JP2019042472A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for preventing a decrease in interest in a game in a situation where arrival at an upper limit of an advantageous state is determined.SOLUTION: In a slot machine for executing a feeling-of-expectation performance for reporting whether a bonus is won, control is performed such that a period before notification in the feeling-of-expectation performance becomes shorter during execution of a special performance with a risk of giving a negative impression of uselessly consuming a game until notification of a result after the feeling-of-expectation performance is started than during non-execution of a special performance since a pattern A cannot be selected during execution of a special performance although the pattern A in which the period before notification in a plurality of kinds of feeling-of-expectation performances becomes the maximum period is selectable when an executable special performance is not under execution in determination of arrival at the upper limit when the upper-limit number of remaining games during an advantageous period is reached until the number of remaining AT games is consumed during AT.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and stop operation means for stopping variable display, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arrayed are provided, and by performing a start lottery, a role lottery is performed and rotation of the reels is started. There is a slot machine capable of giving benefits according to a combination of symbols on a pay line when all reels stop, based on pushing order, operation timing, etc.). Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay), a result of RT (Replay Time), and a combination lottery result in winning multiple combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for reporting operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a bonus when the game is played. In addition, pachinko gaming machines that display pachinko balls by displaying pachinko balls in the game area and stopping after displaying various kinds of symbols variably by winning in the start winning opening provided in the game area. Are known.

  In such a gaming machine, when the number of games digested in an advantageous state such as AT reaches a predetermined number, the predetermined number of games can be added to the number of controllable games in an advantageous state, and the advantageous state is maintained. There has been a case where ending effecting is started with a meaning of blessing that the predetermined number of times has been reached (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2017-113397

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the number of controllable games is not added to the advantageous state after the ending effect is started. Therefore, when the ending effect is started, the number of remaining games in the advantageous state is determined, and the player can grasp the end timing (upper limit reached) of the advantageous state. As a result, during the ending production, although the player can have a sense of superiority and the like, there is a possibility that the player may have a negative impression that it is merely a mere digesting operation of the remaining game. During such an ending effect, for example, if a continuous effect such as notifying the result after executing an effect which inspires a player's sense of expectation over a plurality of games is executed, the result is displayed after the continuous effect is started. It further intensifies the negative impression that the game was reportedly wasted. As a result, there is a possibility that the interest of the game during the ending effect may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of preventing the decrease in the interest of the game in a situation where reaching the upper limit of the advantageous state is determined. The purpose is

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when the control period ends or when the advantageous controllable period reaches the upper limit value; When it is the upper limit attainment confirmation state where reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the state control period, the special effect capable of specifying the upper limit attainment determination state can be executed. The effect execution means and a notification effect for notifying whether or not the provision of a benefit advantageous to the player has been determined, which is from the start of the notification effect to the notification whether or not the benefit is provided. The system comprises: notification effect selection means for selecting a notification effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of notification effects having different periods before notification; and notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect selected by the notification effect selection means; In the controllable period, when the special effect is not executed as the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, the informing in the plurality of types of informing effects Period but may select a particular notification effect to the maximum period, when the special effect is running may not select the specific notification effect.

  According to this configuration, during the advantageous control enabled period, when the special effect that can be executed when the upper limit reaching state is determined is being executed, the pre-notification period in the informing effect is shorter than when the special effect is not executed. Become. For this reason, even in a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached and the special effect is executed, it is from when the notification effect is started until it is notified whether the profit is given or not. It is difficult to give a negative impression that the game is wasted in vain, and it is possible to inform whether or not a profit is given while preventing a decrease in the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; When the control period ends, or when the advantage controllable period reaches the upper limit value, the termination control means for terminating the advantage state, and the player A plurality of types of notification effects for notifying whether or not the provision of an advantageous profit has been determined, wherein different pre-notification periods from when the notification effect is started to when it is notified whether the benefit is provided or not Informing effect selecting means for selecting an informing effect to be executed from informing effect, and informing effect executing means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, wherein the informing control can be performed during the advantageous control possible period As the notification effect selected by the effect selecting means, when it is not in the upper limit reaching determined state where reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the determined advantageous state control period, the plurality of types It is possible to select a specific notification effect in which the pre-notification period is the largest period in the notification effect of the above, but based on the determined advantageous state control period, When it is the upper limit arrival determined state has been finalized to reach can not select the specific notification effect.

  According to this configuration, in the advantageous control enabled period, when in the upper limit attainment determination state, the pre-notification period in the informing effect becomes shorter than when not in the upper limit attainment determination state. For this reason, even under a situation in which reaching the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period has been determined, the game from the start of the notification effect to the notification of whether or not the benefit is provided is wasted in vain It is difficult to give a negative impression of being played, and it is possible to inform whether or not a profit is given while preventing a decrease in the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when the control period ends or when the advantageous controllable period reaches the upper limit value; When it is the upper limit attainment confirmation state where reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the state control period, the special effect capable of specifying the upper limit attainment determination state can be executed. A plurality of types of effect executing means and informing effect notifying that the awarding of an advantage advantageous to the player is determined, and the period before announcing that the awarding of the benefit is determined until announcing that effect is different. The informing effect selecting means for selecting the informing effect to be executed from the informing effect, and the informing effect executing means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, wherein When the special effect is not executed as the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, a period before informing is the largest in the plurality of informing effects. That is capable of selecting a specific notification effect, when the special effect is running may not select the specific notification effect.

  According to this configuration, during the advantageous control enabled period, when the special effect that can be executed when the upper limit reaching state is determined is being executed, the pre-notification period in the informing effect is shorter than when the special effect is not executed. Become. For this reason, even in a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached and the special effect is executed, the game from the decision of giving the benefit to the notification of that effect is wasted While making it difficult to impress a negative impression of being made to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game, it is possible to notify that it is determined that a profit will be given.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; When the control period ends, or when the advantage controllable period reaches the upper limit value, the termination control means for terminating the advantage state, and the player It is a notification effect that notifies that an award of an advantageous profit has been determined, and is performed from among a plurality of types of alert effects having different pre-notification periods until the notification of that effect is decided after the award of the benefit is determined. Informing effect selecting means for selecting an informing effect, and informing effect executing means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, and selected by the informing effect selecting means in the advantageous control possible period When it is not the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the determined advantageous state control period as the informing effect, before informing in the plurality of types of informing effect Although it is possible to select a specific notification effect in which the period is the maximum period, it is determined that the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is reached based on the determined advantageous state control period. When a maximum arrival determined state where there may not select the specific notification effect.

  According to this configuration, in the advantageous control enabled period, when in the upper limit attainment determination state, the pre-notification period in the informing effect becomes shorter than when not in the upper limit attainment determination state. For this reason, even in a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached, it is negative that the game from the decision of giving the profit to the notification of that is wasted wasted While making it difficult to give an impression and preventing a decrease in the interest of the game, it is possible to notify that the awarding of a profit has been decided.

  Note that the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention may have the following configuration.

  In a gaming machine provided with display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped, a predetermined advantage is established from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the termination condition. Advantage control period control means for controlling in a controllable period, advantage state control means for controlling in an advantage state for the player during the advantage control period, and advantage state control for a period controlled in the advantage state An advantageous state control period determining means for determining the period and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state, and when the determined advantageous state control period ends, or The advantageous state control means for ending the advantageous state when the advantageous controllable period reaches the upper limit value, and the above-mentioned based on the determined advantageous state control period. Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect capable of specifying that the upper limit attainment determination state is in the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the interest control possible period is determined, and a player A plurality of types of notification effects for notifying whether or not the provision of a profit advantageous to the user has been determined, and the period before the notification from the start of the notification effect to the notification of whether or not the profit is provided The informing effect selecting means for selecting the informing effect to be executed from the informing effect, and the informing effect executing means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means are selected by the informing effect selecting means The average pre-notification period in the informing effect is shorter when the special effect is being performed during the advantageous control possible period than when the special effect is not being performed.

  According to this configuration, during the advantageous control possible period, when the special effect that can be executed when the upper limit reaching state is determined is being executed, the average pre-notification period in the informing effect is greater than when the special effect is not being executed. It becomes short. For this reason, even in a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached and the special effect is executed, it is from when the notification effect is started until it is notified whether the profit is given or not. It is difficult to give a negative impression that the game is wasted in vain, and it is possible to inform whether or not a profit is given while preventing a decrease in the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; When the control period ends, or when the advantageous control possible period reaches the upper limit value, the advantageous state control means for ending the advantageous state, and the player A plurality of notification effects for notifying whether or not the provision of an advantageous profit is determined, and a plurality of different pre-notification periods until the notification whether or not the profit is provided after the notification effect is started It is provided with informing effect selecting means for selecting an informing effect to be executed from among informing effects of a kind, and informing effect executing means for executing informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, and is selected by the informing effect selecting means In the upper limit attainment determination state in which it is determined that the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is reached based on the determined advantageous state control period during the advantageous control possible period in the average pre-notification period in the informing effect It is shorter when the upper limit attainment determination state is established than when it is not.

  According to this configuration, when the upper limit arrival determination state is in the advantageous control enabled period, the average pre-notification period in the notification effect becomes shorter than when the upper limit arrival determination state is not set. For this reason, even under a situation in which reaching the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period has been determined, the game from the start of the notification effect to the notification of whether or not the benefit is provided is wasted in vain It is difficult to give a negative impression of being played, and it is possible to inform whether or not a profit is given while preventing a decrease in the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; Determined as advantageous state control means that ends the advantageous state when the control period ends or when the advantageous controllable period reaches the upper limit value; When the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the advantageous state control period, it is possible to execute the special effect capable of specifying the upper limit attainment determination state. A plurality of special effect execution means and a notification effect notifying that the awarding of a benefit advantageous to the player has been determined, and a plurality of different pre-notification periods from the decision of the awarding of the benefit to the notification It is provided with informing effect selecting means for selecting an informing effect to be executed from among informing effects of a kind, and informing effect executing means for executing informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, and is selected by the informing effect selecting means When the special effect is being executed during the advantageous control possible period, compared to when the special effect is not being executed, during the average controllable period in the informing effect It is short.

  According to this configuration, during the advantageous control possible period, when the special effect that can be executed when the upper limit reaching state is determined is being executed, the average pre-notification period in the informing effect is greater than when the special effect is not being executed. It becomes short. For this reason, even in a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached and the special effect is executed, the game from the decision of giving the benefit to the notification of that effect is wasted While making it difficult to impress a negative impression of being made to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game, it is possible to notify that it is determined that a profit will be given.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to the display result when the variable display is stopped, the start condition is satisfied. Control means for controlling the control period to a predetermined advantageous control period until the end condition is satisfied, the advantageous state control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state during the advantageous control period, and the advantageous state control means. An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period to be controlled, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state; When the control period ends, or when the advantageous control possible period reaches the upper limit value, the advantageous state control means for ending the advantageous state, and the player This is a notification effect for notifying that the giving of an advantageous profit is determined, and from among a plurality of types of notification effects having different pre-noticing periods until the notification of that effect is given after the giving of the profit is determined. Informing effect selecting means for selecting the informing effect to be executed and informing effect executing means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means, and before the average informing in the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means The period exceeds the upper limit attainment state which is determined to reach the upper limit value of the advantageous controllable period based on the determined advantageous state control period during the advantageous controllable period, rather than when the upper limit attainment state is determined. It is shorter when in the confirmed state.

  According to this configuration, when the upper limit arrival determination state is in the advantageous control enabled period, the average pre-notification period in the notification effect becomes shorter than when the upper limit arrival determination state is not set. For this reason, even in a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached, it is negative that the game from the decision of giving the profit to the notification of that is wasted wasted While making it difficult to give an impression and preventing a decrease in the interest of the game, it is possible to notify that the awarding of a profit has been decided.

  Preferably, the advantageous control possible period control means, the advantageous state control means, and the advantageous state control period determination means, game control means for controlling the progress of the game, the special effect execution means, and the notification The game control means further includes an effect execution means and an effect control means for controlling an effect, and the game control means further outputs an identification information for making it possible to specify whether or not the upper limit attainment determination state is established. And means for performing the special effect based on the specific information.

  According to this configuration, the special effect, which is a trigger to make the average informing period different in the informing effect different, is executed by the effect control means based on the identification information output from the game control means. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load on the game control means side that controls the progress of the game.

  Preferably, a special effect execution unit capable of executing a special effect capable of specifying that the upper limit reaching state is determined is provided when the upper limit reaching state is determined, and an average in the notification effect selected by the notification effect selecting means The period before notification is the upper limit arrival determination state but is shorter in the upper limit arrival determination state and when the special effect is being executed than when the special effect is not yet executed.

  According to this configuration, the average pre-notification period in the informing effect is shorter when the special effect is being executed than when the special effect is not being executed even in the upper limit reaching determined state. For this reason, under a situation where it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached and the special effect is executed, the average pre-notification period in the informing effect becomes shorter, so that a more negative impression is caused. While making it difficult to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game, it is possible to notify whether a profit is given or not.

  Preferably, any one of a plurality of roles including special condition control means for controlling to a special condition which is different from the advantageous condition and advantageous to the player, and a special combination including control to the special condition. And a combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine whether or not the player has won, and the provision of the advantageous profit means that the special combination is won in the combination lottery and can be controlled to the special state It is.

  According to this configuration, the informing effect is an effect notifying that the special role has been won and the special state different from the advantageous state can be controlled. Therefore, the degree of attention to the notification effect can be improved. In addition, since the notification effect can be executed even under the condition that reaching the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  Preferably, bet number setting means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values as the number of bets for one game, and the game value according to the display result when the variable display is stopped. The special value winning state in which the special value winning state in which the special value combination is won and the special combination is won is provided by the special value awarding means per one game. The expected value of the game value which can be expected to be less than the number of game values set as the number of bets by the bet number setting means.

  According to this configuration, while the expected value of the game value that can be expected to be granted in the special character winning state is less than the number of game values set as the bet number, the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached. Under circumstances where it is decided that it is decided, it is notified early that it is elected as a special part and can be controlled to a special state. For this reason, it is possible to control from the special character winning state to the special state earlier than in the situation where it is not determined that at least the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached, and the gaming value of It is possible to reduce the number of games in which the expected value is less than the number of game values set as the number of bets. As a result, it is possible to improve the degree of advantage in a situation in which reaching the upper limit of the advantage controllable period is determined, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Preferably, the plurality of roles include a replay role that enables the start of the next game without newly using a gaming value, and in the advantageous state, the probability of winning the replay role is greater than a predetermined state. It is possible to maintain the control to the high game reprobability state, which is also high, and win the special part in the part lottery, and the special part winning state in which the special part is elected is the part lottery The rate at which a player loses any of the winning combinations is higher than when the player is in the second high gaming state.

  According to this configuration, in the special character winning state, it is determined that the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached, while the ratio of losing in the role lottery is higher than that in the case of the high gaming probability state. Under the circumstances, it is early notified that the special role is won and the special state can be controlled. For this reason, it becomes possible to control from the special part winning state to the special state earlier than in the situation where it is not determined that at least the upper limit of the advantageous control possible period is reached, and the ratio of losing in the role lottery is replayed It is possible to reduce the game in the high state than in the high probability state. As a result, it is possible to improve the degree of advantage in a situation in which reaching the upper limit of the advantage controllable period is determined, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Preferably, game state control means for controlling any one of a plurality of game states having different probabilities of winning a predetermined combination in a combination lottery for determining which combination of a plurality of combinations has been won or not The informing effect selecting means selects an informing effect regardless of the gaming state controlled by the game state control means.

  According to this configuration, the notification effect selecting means selects the notification effect regardless of the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. Therefore, the processing by the notification effect selection unit can be simplified, and the processing load can be reduced.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is an expanded view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination of components, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process in AT performed during AT among the advantageous period setting processes. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for an addition lottery. FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing an example of during-AT effect control process for controlling an effect during AT in the effect control process. It is a timing chart for explaining the example at the time of upper limit attainment determination and upper limit attainment determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display when the background screen in AT is switched from a normal presentation to a special presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern and effect content of expectation feeling production. It is a timing chart for explaining an example when expectation feeling production is performed in ART. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of presentation control processing during AT. FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining an example when it is determined that the upper limit has been reached and the number of notified remaining AT games has not reached the remaining upper limit game number. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the table for expectation feeling production lottery. It is a timing chart for explaining the modification when the feeling of anticipation production is performed in ART.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as gaming media will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, but a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium, or using a internally provided score instead of using a gaming medium It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-like housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached openably and closably at one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and released from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game arcade manager.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, it is possible to visually recognize the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 a state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display portion 13 is a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the left variable display row 10L configured of the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. In the state in which the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, each of the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can display symbols stopped on the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage. For this reason, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower side of the left variable display row 10L, the lower side of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower side of the right variable display row 10R is set There is. In the display window 7, a pay line NL is drawn.

  A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 performs effects by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further, above and on the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , And lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, a notification indicator 60, and an advantage period notification lamp 80 are disposed. The credit display 45 displays credits, which are the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set at 50.

  The payout indicator 46 is a indicator that displays the number of medals (game media) paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information. The indicator 60 for notification is a display for notifying of predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pushing order, etc .; hereinafter, also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) which is advantageous for the player It is The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be accepted.

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. In addition, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, is lit in the advantageous period, and is extinguished in the normal period that is not the advantageous period.

  Below the display window 7 of the front door 5, various operation units are provided. The operation unit includes the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the settlement switch 23, the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), and the medal insertion slot 25. It is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using a credit. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number refers to the maximum number (in this embodiment, set to “3”) in which the bet number can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game). The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of a symbol. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the number of bets already set. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of a corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R and stopping variable display of symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert a medal.

  Below the various operation parts of the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, for example, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out a medal according to the occurrence of a winning combination and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. At the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds and the like according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the internal configuration of the chassis 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, at the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1, there is provided a reel unit 9 for accommodating the reels 11L to 11R side by side. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes a reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L-14R), and position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R (see FIG. 4. Hereinafter, both the position sensors 55L through 55R) Say)).

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed horizontally to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation axis thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are controlled to rotate and stop by being driven and controlled. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, photo interrupters. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, symbol No. 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being accommodated in the board case. In order to make it possible to easily distinguish the trace of the control case etc. housed in the circuit board case, the control case can not contact the control board unless some members are broken, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

  Below the reel unit 9, a hopper unit 43 is provided. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

  The hopper container 42 is a container for storing the medals received from the medal insertion slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor which is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medal stored in the hopper container 42 is in the full tank state where the predetermined amount has been reached.

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor which is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is configured of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout port 39 via the medal chute 47 provided on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 5.

  On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 1 is disposed. In the power supply unit 49, a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56 are disposed.

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches the presence or absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting the switching operation of the setting value during the setting change process capable of changing the setting value. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for releasing an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process.

  The set value is a value that specifies the winning probability (as a result, the payout rate, the degree of advantage) in the role lottery. As the setting value, for example, six steps of 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities are provided. The setting value can be changed by switching on the setting change process by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the game arcade manager. At the time of setting change processing, the RAM of the slot machine 1 is initialized (cleared).

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example, 5 to 6 to 1 to 2) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. The setting value is displayed on the payout display 46 during the setting change process. In the setting change process, when the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the setting value displayed at that time is stored, and the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF to end. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like to be described later is performed based on the stored set value.

  A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate, and the regular medals are stored on the side of the first flow path 40 for storing in the hopper container 42. While guiding, the non-regular medal has a structure guiding to the side of the second channel 44 for discharging it to the outside.

  In addition, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medal to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, at the time of reaching the credit upper limit, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects the medals guided to the first flow path 40 among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 when the front door 5 is closed. On the other hand, the medal guided to the second flow path 44 side is discharged from the medal payout opening 39 through the medal chute 47.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, etc. Actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a pattern of "7" in red as "R7", a pattern of "7" in green as "G7", a pattern of "Bell" as "BE", a pattern of "Replay" as "RP", etc. are arranged. ing. A plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they can be distinguished from other patterns, and any pattern such as a pattern, a symbol, or a numeral may be used. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are comprised by the pattern whose appearance is similar, these are collectively called "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also configured by patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "T".

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end corresponding to symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area the symbol is in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

  In the case of this embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the circumferential surface of each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol numbers 19 → 18 → 17 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... It can be done.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the prescribed number necessary for the start of one game (set to "3" in this embodiment) when the medal insertion to the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 etc. is operated. By setting the number of bets for the minute, it becomes possible to start rotation, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display symbols, and one game is started. The prescribed number is not limited to the one set to “3”, but may be one set to “3” or more, or one set to less than “3”, and the game being controlled Different values (for example, “3” other than “bonus”, “1” during “bonus”, etc.) may be set according to the state.

  After 1 game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and 1 game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. Do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined benefit to the player according to a symbol combination (display result) when rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. The predetermined benefits include, for example, transition of gaming state, automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, etc., medal payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of sheets, etc. is not.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

  The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which the sub CPU 71 that controls the effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates a power supply for driving various electric components mounted in the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each table, etc.).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 for storing a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 for temporarily storing data related to the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions to be performed and various functions realized by control of hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and switches (operation means) and sensors (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Perform processing on the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 or not. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected for a predetermined time or more by the insertion sensor 53, a full error detected that the hopper container 42 is full by the full tank sensor 58, and the hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal out error that has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the closing sensor 53, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the stop switches 21L to 21R, the settlement switch 23, and the reset switch 52 shown in FIG. , A change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a full tank sensor 58, and the like.

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, the advantage period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, on the main control board 63, a display consisting of a 7-segment LED is mounted. The display mounted on the main control board 63 always displays the ratio of stay in the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with bonus to the total number of payouts, etc. . It should be noted that the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of features are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 etc.) It may be In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the character ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command can not be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling an effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to effects, etc. The effect control stored in the ROM 77 It has various functions implemented by executing a program and various functions implemented by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game And the like, and based on the result, drive control is performed on the devices connected to the sub control substrate 73 to produce effects. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, and various lamps and LEDs shown in FIG.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs game control processing for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control process.

(Betting count setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set at the time of winning a replay role. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation start can be started (effectively received) to effectively receive the operation on the start switch 19.

  Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set number of bets are paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving the operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process shifts to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received to shift to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the set bet number (the number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for the number of bets for one game can be specified also on the sub control board 73 side.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, the random number value for the combination lottery is extracted from the random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as the extracted value) A combination lottery is performed to draw a lottery as to whether or not one of a plurality of types of combinations will be won. With reference to FIG. 6, the type and role name of the role set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role and a small role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus with a high probability of winning a small combination. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role to set the replay flag described above, and the rule of the next game without newly using a player's own medal (or credit) in the bet number setting process. It is a role of automatically setting the bet number corresponding to the number as the bet number of the next game. The small role is a role accompanied by the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As a bonus combination, combination names "RBB1" and "RBB2" are provided. In the symbol combinations of "RBB1" and "RBB2", combinations of three "R7" and three "G7" are defined. “RBB1” and “RBB2” end in a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds the number described in the remarks column of FIG.

  The role names “RPC” “RTT1” to “RTT9” are provided as replay players. The symbol combination of "RPC" defines three combinations of "RP". The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “RTT1” to “RTT9”, respectively. When the symbol combination “RTT1” to “RTT9” is stopped at the pay line NL, the “T” symbol may be stopped at the lower, middle, and upper portions of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the “T” symbol appears in appearance Are aligned diagonally. In addition, since “RTT1” to “RTT9” are roles that trigger to control to the advantageous RT, they are also referred to as promotion replay.

  As the small role, role names “BE” “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BE", a combination of three "BE" is defined. The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, respectively. "BE" is a prize when the pushing order is correct, and nine medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA12” are awarded when the pressing order is incorrect (failed) and can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and one medal is paid out. When "CH" is won, one medal is paid out. In addition, “CH” is a role serving as a trigger of the advantageous period lottery whether or not to control to the advantageous period.

  In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups configured from predetermined combinations of the combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination group and the combination of components in the present embodiment will be described.

  “RBB1” and “RBB2” are provided as the winning combination group including the bonus combination. "RBB1" and "RBB2" are winning combination groups each consisting of one bonus combination.

  As a winning combination group of re-playing roles, "normal rep" and "promotion lip" are provided. "Normal repeat" is a winning combination group consisting of only "RPC". On the other hand, “promotion lip” is a winning combination group including “RTT1” to “RTT9”.

  As the winning combination group of the small winning combination, "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" and "one sheet" are provided. In addition to "BE", "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" include two or more types of roles among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" and include roles that are different combinations with each other It is a winning combination group constituted by. The “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are also collectively referred to as a “push order bell”. The "one-sheet combination" is a combination of winning combinations comprising "CH".

  Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, the determination value related to the winning probability in the role lottery is determined in accordance with the winning combination group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value set.

  The game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1 include "initial RT", "normal RT", "favorable RT", "RBB internal winning state" in which "RBB" is won, and the type of bonus combination. "RBB" etc. are provided. The “initial RT”, the “normal RT”, and the “favorable RT” are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, “RBB1” and “RBB2” are targets of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. The determination value is set such that “RBB1” and “RBB2” will be elected with a uniform probability (1/1000) regardless of the set value. The determination value of the winning combination group including the bonus combination has a different determination value depending on the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning (for example, the selection probability is set value 1) : 1/1000, setting value 6: 1/900) may be defined.

  Next, among the winning combination groups including the re-playing role, “normally rep” is a target of the lottery in the normal gaming state and “RBB internal winning state”, and the winning probability during “advantage RT” is 1 / 1.7. Thus, the determination value is determined such that the winning probability in “initial RT” and “normal RT” is 1⁄8, and the winning probability in “RBB internal winning state” is 1⁄4. In addition, the “promotion lip” is a target of the role lottery only in the “normal RT”, and the determination value is set so that the probability of winning of 1/20 will be obtained. The winning probability of the winning combination group including the replay role is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored such that the probability of winning in either the normal rep or the promotion rep is “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“favorable RT”. For this reason, in the general gaming state, "advantage RT" can be said to be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the replay role is improved as compared with other gaming states.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, "left correct answer bell 1" to "right correct answer bell 4" are targets of the role lottery in the normal gaming state, the "RBB internal winning state", and the "RBB". The probability of winning in any of the “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” in the ordinary gaming state is 1⁄5, and the “right correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are respectively elected The judgment values are evenly distributed so that the probability is the same. In "RBB", determination values are determined such that all of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" are elected with an almost 1/1 probability. “RBB” is advantageous to the player because the probability of winning in “BE” is improved as compared with the normal gaming state and the like.

  The "one-sheet combination" is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state and the "RBB internal winning state". The probability of winning a "one-piece winning combination" in the ordinary gaming state etc. is determined regardless of the set value so that the probability of winning 1/50 is established regardless of any set value, regardless of the set value. It is done.

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value of the winning combination group targeted for the character lottery in the current gaming state is read out, and the value subtracted from the extraction value (update the extraction value) becomes smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0). The determination process is performed to determine whether or not it is determined, and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), the cycle of performing the determination process for the next winning combination group is repeated.

  If it is determined in the determination processing for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination groups Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery for the winning combination is finished. Therefore, the probability of winning in the winning combination group is “judged value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the judgment value read out in the role lottery, the easier it to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high probability of winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination processing has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, any winning combination group is not elected. It is determined that it is a loss).

  The determination value is stored such that the probability of becoming “lost” is “normal RT”> “initial RT”> “RBB internal winning state”> “favorable RT”. For this reason, in the general gaming state, "advantage RT" is a state that is less likely to become "falling" compared to other gaming states. In addition, as described above, the probability of winning in either the normal lip or the promotion lip is determined so that the relation of “normal RT” <“initial RT” <“RBB internal winning state” <“favorable RT” holds. Is stored. As a result, in ART which is an "advantage RT" and an AT to be described later, the expected value of medals that can be expected to be paid out according to the game result per game is better than the medals used for setting the bet number It becomes a state of increasing (so-called payout rate becomes 1 or more). On the other hand, in "normal RT", "initial RT", and "RBB internal winning state", payout is made according to the game result per game regardless of whether AT is in any state or not The expected value of the medal which can be expected is smaller than the medal used for setting the bet number (the so-called payout rate is less than 1).

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups is not selected and it is determined to be "disappearance", the combination lottery ends , Transition to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group elected in the winning combination is performed. For example, when “RBB1” or “RBB2” is won, a prize type command capable of specifying that “RBB” is won is output, and when “normal rep” or “promotion rep” is won, any one It outputs a win type command capable of specifying that the player has won the re-playing role, and when any of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is elected, the push bell is selected A distinguishable winning type command is output, and when winning "one-sheet combination", a winning type command capable of specifying that "CH" is won is output. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantage period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, the process concerning the advantageous period is performed. In this embodiment, in the normal period, it becomes possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The normal period is a period in which the instruction function (the function of notifying the advantageous operation mode) can not be operated even in the game having the advantageous operation manner to the stop switches 21L to 21R (for example, the game in which the push order bell is won). Say. On the other hand, the advantageous period (advantage controllable period) refers to a period in which the instruction function can be operated in the game having the advantageous operation mode to the stop switches 21L to 21R. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery related to AT gaming can be executed and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for performing AT gaming. While CZ is a period during which the payout rate during CZ does not exceed 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a non-detached period during the advantageous period), AT results that AT gaming is performed and the advantageous RT can be maintained And a period during which the payout rate in the AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ. Further, during CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period controllable by the AT. Further, the AT during the advantageous period can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  The predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “one-sheet combination” winning. Further, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition established by the winning of the "one-sheet combination". A plurality of CZ shift lottery conditions and AT shift lottery conditions may be provided.

  The condition for ending the advantageous period during CZ is satisfied by at least executing the AT non-win notification and the notification of the advantageous operation mode at the time of the “push order bell” winning, or by being controlled to “RBB”. On the other hand, the condition for ending the advantageous period in the AT controlled from CZ to AT is, as described later, the AT game number counter becomes 0, the AT is ended, and the AT game number is added during the AT. It does not occur (continuation condition is not satisfied), or, as will be described later, it is satisfied by the advantageous period counter = 0 which indicates reaching the upper limit value (for example, 1500) of the advantageous period. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period in CZ and the conditions for ending the advantageous period in AT are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending the advantageous period includes the ending condition satisfied by the AT game number counter = 0 and the special ending condition satisfied by the advantageous period counter = 0. The conditions are not limited to those illustrated, and may be conditions that can be established by other specific events.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period can be established (for example, a winning combination is won). When it is a condition that can be established, an effect is performed that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments blink.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 can possibly satisfy the conditions. A specifiable condition related command is output to the sub control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility of being established for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantage period.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, informing process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 is executed in accordance with the result of the lottery for winning during AT among the advantageous period. For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win "BE" as described later. Of the seven segments, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment at the position corresponding to the upper case letter "L" of the alphabet (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side). Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control process)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are drive-controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement is started after rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process is performed to start rotation of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, it is possible to delay the timing for starting to rotate the reels 11L to 11R in the current game until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state in which the stop operation can be performed is enabled, and the state (activation) in which the operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received.

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in the state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols are arranged within a predetermined retractable range from the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn to the pay line NL and the reel is stopped. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbol points, and it is possible to stop the symbols arranged from the symbol on the pay line NL to the 4 symbol points on the pay line NL when the stop switch is operated. Become.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, if it is possible to pull in the symbol constituting the winning combination on the pay line NL within the pull-in possible range, the symbol is drawn in on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not won will not be stopped on the pay line NL.

  In the reel stop process, although symbols in the retractable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, symbols out of the retractable range can not be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, even for a combination in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, the winning line if the operation timing does not match even if winning in the combination lottery. There is a case where the player can not pull in the symbols that make up the combination on the NL but loses the combination (non-winning).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols making up the “bonus part” include portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one symbol “R7” constituting “RBB1” is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Also, with respect to the symbols constituting the other "bonus combination", there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range on at least one reel. For this reason, even if the "bonus combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to pull in the symbols constituting the bonus combination on the pay line, and there is a possibility of dropping it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the "bonus combinations" is won, although reel control is performed to pull in the bonus combination that has been won within the pull-in possible range, it is not possible to win any combination. Will occur. If “RBB1” and “RBB2” can not be awarded in the won game, the RBB internal winning state is controlled to carry over the winning flag of the bonus combination until the bonus combination is won. It will be.

  The symbols "RP" constituting "RPC" included in the "normal lip" are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. In addition, the symbols that make up "RTT1" to "RTT9" included in the "promotion lip" have portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel, but when "promotion lip" is won, "RTT1" ~ Win on all of "RTT 9". As a result, when the player has won the "promotion lip", one of the "RTT1" to "RTT9" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  The symbols ("R7" and "MD") that constitute "CH" included in "one sheet" of the small role, as shown in Fig. 3, have a location that is not within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel Do. For this reason, even if the "one-piece winning combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting "CH" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line, and it may be dropped. .

  Further, in the reel stop processing, when winning in a plurality of types of winnings, depending on the type of winning winnings (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operating mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. An object to be drawn in priority is predetermined.

  Here, the reel stop processing when one of “left correct bell 1” to “right right bell 4” is won will be described. When one of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, it is determined that an object to be preferentially drawn in is different according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. Further, the first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (the first stop of the left reel 11L) is performed when “right correct bell 1” is won, “BE” has priority over the other roles. It is determined to draw in. Since the symbol "BE" constituting "BE" is arranged within the retractable range, a drop of "BE" does not occur. Therefore, when the player has won the "left correct bell 1", the reel control is performed so that the player always wins "BE" when the first left stop is made.

  On the other hand, when "right correct bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the first stop of the middle or right reel 11M or 11R), the simultaneous win is over "BE". It is determined that priority is given to ATA1 or ATA4. The symbols “R7”, “T1” and “T2” constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. 3 There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to pull in the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” to the pay line, and even if winning “left correct bell 1”, any role is made to win There are cases where you can not do it.

  In addition, even when “left correct bell 2” to “left correct bell 4” are selected, “BE” can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when it is middle or right first stop The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win a prize. Similarly, when "Middle Correct Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Bell 4" are selected, "BE" can always be won when the first stop is in the middle, but when the left or right the first stop, either combination The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win any prizes, and must always win the prize “BE” when the first right stop is made even when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won. The reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations when the left or middle first stop is performed. In addition, when all “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” have been won (for example, in “RBB”, etc.), “BE must be always“ BE ”regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Reel control is performed to win a prize.

  When one of "left correct bell 1" to "right right bell 4" is selected, the pressing order for winning "BE" is also called a correct procedure. When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is elected, any one of the roles that can not be operated in the correct procedure and which is elected among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is not won among the “off” symbol combinations, the specification does not stop on the pay line Reel control is performed to draw the "off" symbol combination onto the pay line. A particular "off" symbol combination involves a transition to "normal RT" when stopping on payline NL at "early RT" or "favorable RT". For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see FIG. 7).

  Also, in the reel stop process when the player is elected to the re-play combination or the small combination in a state in which the bonus combination is carried over (RBB internal winning condition), priority is given to the re-play combination or the small combination over the bonus combination. It is defined as follows.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel, the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle), etc. Output. As a result, the sub control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can perform corresponding effects. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome judgment processing of S500.

(Result judgment processing)
In the outcome judgment processing of S500, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when the small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed to pay out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or to add a credit. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals awarded to the player by medal payout or credit addition is output. As a result, the number of medals awarded to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the side of the sub control board 73 as well. Further, when the re-playing combination is won, processing for setting a re-playing flag is executed. In the outcome judgment processing, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thereby, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome judgment processing, according to the result of the game, the stay ratio of favored period and the feature ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. When the outcome judgment processing ends, the processing shifts to the gaming state setting processing of S600.

(Playing state setting process)
In the gaming state setting process of S600, a gaming state flag capable of specifying the gaming state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game or the like. The gaming state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the gaming state currently controlled based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

  The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying “normal RT” when the normal shift outcome is stopped on the pay line NL in “initial RT” or “favored RT”. Further, in the gaming state setting process, when winning in “RTT1” to “RTT9” which is promotion replay in “normal RT”, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “advantage RT” is set.

  In addition, the game state setting process can specify the “RBB internal winning state” when the player does not win a game winning “RBB” in any of “initial RT”, “normal RT” and “favored RT”. Set the game state flag. In addition, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RBB” when winning “RBB”. In the gaming state setting process, the number of payouts during “RBB1” and “RBB2” is counted, and a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” is set when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “initial RT” when being initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8A, the transition of the gaming state will be described. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT of the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the gaming state is set to the initial RT and the game is started. In the initial RT, while "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), there is no AT game in which an advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of "push order bell" win. For this reason, the pushing order bell is dropped at a relatively early timing, the normal transition appearance is stopped, and the normal control is performed at RT.

  In the normal RT, when the "promotion replay" is won and the "promotion replay" is won, the advantageous RT is controlled. However, since the odor is not in the AT after being controlled to the advantageous RT, as in the initial RT, as a result of the "push order bell" being won with a relatively high probability, the normal transition appearance is stopped at a relatively early timing. It will be controlled to "normal RT". Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game will be played at the normal RT.

  Further, even if the player wins the "RBB" during the normal RT or the like, it is not possible to achieve a prize unless the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the "RBB" can be drawn onto the pay line NL. As a result, when it is not possible to achieve a prize in the game in which the "RBB" is won, it is controlled to the "RBB internal winning state".

  When winning in "RBB", it is controlled to "RBB". In the RBB, as a result of winning all “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” with high probability, “BE” can be won regardless of the operation mode, so medals are efficiently obtained it can. When the number of paid-out sheets exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended and the initial RT is controlled.

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT of the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the “BE” is for notification when the “push order bell” is won during the “normal RT” and the “favorable RT”. The notification is given by the display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to win "BE" surely as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases. In addition, since it is possible to avoid the normal transition appearance, it is also possible to prevent a fall from "advantage RT" to "normal RT", and it is advantageous to keep the ratio of winning and winning "replay role" increased. You can play the game in the state. In addition, CZ in the advantageous period is ended by notifying an advantageous operation mode at the time of "push order bell" winning after the game is performed a predetermined number of times or being controlled to "RBB".

  Also, after the RBB won in the AT is over, the number of AT games is carried over, so that the AT is in progress again, and the advantageous operation mode is notified and controlled to "advantageous RT". The period during which the “initial RT” and “normal RT” are controlled until the “favorable RT” is controlled after the RBB won during AT is in the preparation phase until the “favorable RT” is controlled. It is also referred to as a preparation period. In addition, when winning in "pushing order bell" during "initial RT" controlled after the RBB won in AT is finished, winning "bell" in order to be able to shift to "normal RT" There is no notification of the advantageous operation mode for causing the control.

(Advantagement period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteeable game number that can be controlled to the CZ of the advantageous period based on the winning lot or the result of the game, etc., the AT of the advantageous period The AT game number counter for specifying the number of games as a controlled period, and the advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games as a controllable period in the advantageous period are set. The CZ game number counter, the AT game number counter, and the advantage period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 determines whether the present is an advantageous period or a normal period based on the advantageous period counter, sets the CZ flag when CZ is in the advantageous period, and sets the AT flag when AT is in progress. To identify whether it is in CZ or AT. The CZ flag and the AT flag are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. In the following, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is established in the game this time, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (CZ in the advantageous period), and CZ at the start of the advantageous period Execute a CZ transition lottery that determines the minimum number of guaranteed games that can be controlled (ie, the CZ advantage). When the minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed, it is informed whether AT is won or not. For this reason, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery for determining the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed game number.

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is defined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. Even during the normal period, during the RBB internal winning state and during the bonus, the CZ transfer lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ transfer lottery condition is satisfied. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in the normal period, it is determined to be "not elected" at a 50% rate, and it is determined to be controlled at 50% rate to the CZ. Ru. In addition, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning "one sheet", it is decided to be any of "10", "15", and "20" at a ratio of 15%, 15% and 20% as the minimum guarantee game number of CZ. Be done. In accordance with which CZ transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be different as the advantage of CZ (advantage period).

  When it is determined that the CZ is to be controlled, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum number of guaranteed games determined by the CZ transfer lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and a predetermined number (for example, 1500) is used as the advantageous period counter. Set and set the CZ flag. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), control is made to CZ of the normal period to the advantageous period.

  The CZ transition lottery is collectively performed using an extraction value extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the CZ transfer lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The CZ transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for the CZ transfer lottery is separately It may be extracted and the CZ transfer lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is being performed is performed by lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. In addition, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled during the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter and the advantageous period counter are decremented by one each time one game is executed. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the CZ or the advantage period is determined based on whether or not the CZ game number counter and the advantage period counter are decremented for each game and reached 0 (subtraction method). Alternatively, the determination of the end of the advantage period is not limited to the subtraction method, for example, the CZ game number counter and the advantage period counter are added one for each game, and the count value is a predetermined value (minimum guarantee game number of CZ, advantage period (Addition method) may be performed depending on whether or not the upper limit value 1500) of has been reached. Similarly, although the subtraction method is illustrated in the present embodiment for the termination determination of the AT, the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination determination of the AT may be performed by the addition method.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is established in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is established, the AT transition lottery for determining whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games which is a period controlled by the AT Do. The AT transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is defined such that the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in CZ, it is decided as "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to control to AT at a rate of 90%. Ru. Further, in the case of controlling to AT by winning "one-sheet combination", the number of AT games is determined as one of "50", "100" and "150" at a ratio of 20%, 30% and 40%. In accordance with which AT transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be a different advantage as the advantage of AT.

  The AT transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the CZ transition lottery. For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The AT transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the AT transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as the AT transition lottery is performed according to the result of the role lottery, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for AT transition lottery is separately It may be extracted and the AT transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  When the CZ game number counter becomes “0” and the minimum guaranteed game count is consumed without being determined to be controlled by AT by AT transition lottery, AT non-win notification that AT is not won in the advantageous period setting process Perform AT non-winning notification processing to do. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “−−”, or an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning is output to the sub control board 73 Processing for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27. This makes it possible to notify the player of AT non-winning.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is established in CZ. In the advantageous period setting process, when it is determined that the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the CZ flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended as shown in FIG. 8 (b) to shift to the normal period.

  When the advantage period is ended without being controlled by AT, although it is controlled during the advantage period, the advantage operation mode is informed when the "push bell" is won after the game for the minimum guarantee game number of CZ is played. Alternatively, the condition to end the advantageous period is satisfied by being controlled by winning the “RBB”. As a result, control to the advantageous period (CZ) is ended, and the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off. When it is determined in the AT transition lottery during CZ that AT is to be controlled, the AT winning notification processing for performing AT winning notification to be controlled by AT is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, the next game) Control to AT from the start timing). In the AT winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “77”, or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning can be output to the sub control board 73 Includes a process for displaying a message such as "AT winning" in the device 27. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is performed when the CZ minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for AT being won in the period until the CZ minimum guarantee game number is consumed.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is issued, the CZ is ended immediately, the AT game number determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the AT game number counter and the AT flag is set to the AT. Control. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period counter is decremented by one each time one game is executed. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is performed, the AT game number counter is decremented by one every time one game is executed after the control to the “favorable RT” is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, “one-piece winning” winning etc.) is satisfied, an additional lottery is performed to add to the number of AT games. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the AT flag is erased and the advantageous period including AT is ended and controlled to the normal period. The condition for ending the advantageous period is, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, the continuation condition is not satisfied, or the advantageous period counter = 0. It becomes true when The continuation condition is satisfied when the number of AT games is not added during the finished AT. For example, in the completed AT, the continuation condition is established when the predetermined additional lottery condition is not established even once, or when the predetermined additional lottery condition is established but is not won in the additional lottery even once. CZ stocked and controlled to CZ.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 8B, even when the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended, there is no addition of the AT game number in the AT. It controls to CZ at the time (when continuation condition is satisfied). In this case, in the advantageous period setting process, the upper limit number of times of CZ is determined, and the CZ game number counter is set to control again to CZ. This makes it possible to compensate for the fact that the number of AT games has not been added during AT.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which gaming state is the next or subsequent game, CZ (CZ game number counter value of the ordinary period and the advantageous period And an AT (including the value of the AT game number counter) in the advantageous period, and the like, and outputs a status command that can be identified. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the main CPU 61 outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

  Here, among the advantageous period setting processing, processing executed during AT will be described using FIG. 9 and the like. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the during-AT process performed during the AT among the advantageous period setting process. When the AT flag is set, the main CPU 61 executes an in-AT process of the advantageous period setting process.

  In S01, the value of the advantageous period counter is decremented by one. The advantageous period counter is a counter for specifying an upper limit period that can be controlled to a predetermined advantageous period, as described above. For this reason, the advantage period counter ends the RBB during the period from the start of the advantage period to the end, that is, during the AT where the AT flag is set, and also during the CZ and during the RBB won during the advantage period. After that, it is decremented by 1 for each game, for example, until it is shifted to "advantage RT" again.

  In S02, the value of the AT game number counter is decremented by one. The value of the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 for each game in the AT in which the AT flag is set, and after the RBB is finished during the RBB won during the advantageous period or during the AT, it becomes “a favorable RT” Until the transition is made, even if a game is played, it is not updated. In addition to the subtraction method as shown in S01 and S02, for example, the AT game number counter and the advantage period counter are incremented by one for each game, and the count value is a predetermined value (the number of acquired AT games, 1500). It may be performed (addition method) depending on whether or not it has reached.

  In S03, it is determined whether or not a predetermined additional lottery condition is established. If it is not determined that the predetermined additional lottery condition is established, then the flow shifts to S07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined additional lottery condition is satisfied, the additional lottery process is executed in S04. The additional lottery process in S04 is executed when the additional lottery condition is satisfied regardless of the value of the advantageous period counter or the value of the AT game number counter updated in S01 or S02. For this reason, even if the number of games for which the value of the AT game number counter is equal to or greater than the value of the advantage period counter is added, it is not determined whether or not a profit can not be substantially provided. Since the additional lottery process is executed uniformly when the additional lottery condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the processing load from increasing.

  The additional lottery process is performed with reference to the additional lottery table shown in FIG. The additional lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The additional drawing table is defined such that the additional drawing is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established additional drawing conditions. As additional lottery conditions, a push order bell, a one-piece winning, and a bonus winning are defined.

  When the additional lottery condition is satisfied by pushing order bell winning, the additional winning will not be made at a rate of 95%, but among the remaining 5%, any of "10", "20", "50" and "100" at the rate shown in FIG. The number of AT games to be added is determined as the number of added games. When the winning lottery condition is satisfied by winning one winning combination, the winning bonus will not be won at a rate of 30%, but among the remaining 70%, any one of "10" to "150" can win the bonus game number as shown in FIG. To be determined. In addition, when the additional lottery condition is satisfied by the bonus combination winning, the additional winning always occurs, and any one of "10" to "150" is determined as the number of additional games at the ratio shown in FIG. As described above, the percentage of winning in addition and the percentage determined as the number of games to be added as the number of additional games differ depending on the type of the additional lottery condition established, and therefore, the player is focused on which additional lottery condition is satisfied. Can.

  The additional lottery is collectively performed using the extraction value extracted for the role lottery (collective lottery method). For example, with regard to the judgment value for winning "one sheet winning", the judgment value is determined to be the distribution ratio corresponding to "one sheet winning" shown in FIG. 10, and to which of the extraction values belongs Perform an additional draw by. The additional lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be collectively performed at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the additional lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the part lottery, and for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the part lottery, the random number for the additional lottery is separately In addition, the additional lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in S05, it is determined whether or not an additional winning is made in the additional lottery. If it is not determined that the additional winning is made, the process proceeds to S07. On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition winning is made, in S06, the value of the number of addition games determined in the addition lottery is added to the value of the current AT game number counter. As a result, the value of the AT game number counter is increased by the number of additional games. In S07, an additional game number command capable of specifying the number of AT games added is set. When the game is not added, an added game number command capable of specifying “0” is output and set.

  In S08, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT game number counter is "0", that is, whether or not the number of AT games determined in the advantageous period setting process has been consumed. If it is not determined that the value of the AT game number counter is "0", whether or not the value of the advantage period counter is "0" in S15, that is, has digested the game for a predetermined upper limit number of times Is determined. When it is not determined in S15 that the value of the advantageous period counter is "0", the process proceeds to S13 and the AT continues. On the other hand, when it is determined in S15 that the value of the advantage period counter is "0", it is a case that the special end condition is satisfied by digesting the game for the predetermined upper limit number of times. The value of the game number counter is initialized to "0" and the AT flag is erased. That is, when the upper limit number of the advantageous period is reached and the advantageous period ends, regardless of the number of remaining AT games that have not been subtracted and not consumed in S02, the number of remaining AT games is initialized to perform AT It will end. Thus, the AT and the advantageous period are ended and controlled to the normal period.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S08 that the value of the AT game number counter is “0”, this is a case where the game for the number of AT games determined in the advantageous period setting process is digested and the termination condition is satisfied. At S09, the AT flag is cleared. Thus, the AT ends.

  In S10, it is determined whether the continuation condition of the advantageous period is established. When the continuation condition is satisfied, the CZ flag is set in S11 because the CZ stocking is performed. Thereby, it is controlled to CZ again and the advantageous period continues. On the other hand, when it is not determined in S10 that the continuation condition is established, the value of the advantage period counter is initialized to "0" in S12. Thus, the advantageous period is ended and controlled to the normal period.

  In S13, the remaining AT game number command which is the value of the AT game number counter and can specify the remaining AT game number is set. As a result of the addition lottery process in S04, when the number of AT games is added in S06, the remaining AT game number command capable of specifying the number of remaining AT games after addition is output and set. Further, in S14, a remaining upper limit game number command capable of specifying the remaining upper limit game number up to the upper limit number of the advantageous period which is the value of the advantageous period counter is output and set, and the in-AT processing is ended. By outputting the command in S13 and S14, the sub control board 73 can specify the number of remaining AT games in AT and the number of remaining games up to the upper limit number of the advantage period. On the side of the sub control board 73, a predetermined effect is executed based on the command output in S07, S13 and S14.

<Effect control process>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game, etc., and based on the result, the sub control board An effect control process is performed to drive and control the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, and various means such as lamps and LEDs connected to the display 73. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

(Representation about the winning combination group)
In the effect control process, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of a winning combination group that has won in a winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of winning combination group. The effect control process receives, for example, a winning type command capable of specifying that "RBB" has been won or a winning type command capable of specifying that "CH" can be simultaneously winning with "RBB". When it is determined, a bonus winning notification effect of notifying whether or not "RBB" has been won is executed. The bonus winning notification effect executes an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a single game effect) notifying in a single game whether or not “RBB” is won, and a predetermined effect (a battle effect etc.) across multiple games. As a result, it includes an effect (a so-called continuous effect) for informing whether or not “RBB” is won. The bonus winning notification effect is also referred to as an expectation feeling effect because it is an effect that causes the player to have a feeling of expectation for having won the bonus. The feeling of expectation presentation will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In addition, the effect control process executes an effect of displaying an image of “yellow balloon” of similar color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the winning type command capable of specifying “pushing order bell”. As a result, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group which has won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode during AT is received, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Run. As a result, when any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it becomes possible to surely win "BE". In addition, during ART which is “at RT” and under AT, “BE” can be won even when one of “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, so the transition is usually made. It can be reliably prevented that the eyes stop and fall to "normal RT". In addition, the image which can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navi effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period-related process of S300, the condition-related command is sub-controlled when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be established. It is output to the substrate 73.

  In the effect control process, when a condition related command capable of specifying that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be established in a normal period is received, a message such as “chance is!” In the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Display In addition, based on the state command output at the end of one game, when specifying that it is CZ from the next game, control to CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as "CZ rush!" Report that it will be done.

  Further, in the effect control process, during the CZ during the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen in the CZ and the number of remaining games of the CZ specified from the state command, and, for example, a predetermined battle effect And perform continuous rendition. In addition, when the number of CZ games is taken into consideration and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the battle effect or the continuous effect is notified.

  Further, in the effect control process, in S07, S13, and S14 of the in-AT process shown in FIG. 9, the in-AT effect is controlled based on a command output for each game in the AT from the main CPU 61 side. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of during-AT effect control process for controlling an effect during AT in the effect control process.

  In S30, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command which are output for each game in the AT (S07, S13, S14 in FIG. 9) are received, and the processes after S31. Run. In S31, it is determined whether the number of added games added in the current game specified from the added game number command is a value larger than zero. When it is not determined in S31 that the current number of games to be added is a value larger than 0, the during-AT effect control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S31 that the current added game number is a value larger than 0, it is determined in S32 whether the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number. The remaining AT game number is specified from the remaining AT game number command received in S30. Further, the remaining upper limit game number is specified from the remaining upper limit game number command received in S30.

  When it is not determined in S32 that the number of remaining AT games (the number of games after addition of the number of additional games) is equal to or more than the upper limit game number remaining, that is, the remaining upper game number is still In a situation in which the game is not reached, an additional effect is set in order to notify the number of additional games specified from the additional game number command in S33. Thus, the additional effect is performed. As the additional effect, for example, when the number of additional games is "100", a message such as "100 games GET!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and sound effects such as "doom!" Are output to the speakers 31L and 31R. Output from

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the remaining AT game number is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, that is, in the situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, the special effect in S34. Is determined and it is determined whether a special effect is being performed. When it is determined in S34 that the special effect has been set and the special effect is being executed, the during-AT effect control process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the special effect has already been set in S34 and it is not determined that the special effect is being executed, the special effect is set in S35 and the in-AT effect control process is ended. As a result, the special effect is performed premiere only in a situation where it is determined that the number of AT games has been added and the advantage period can be continued up to the upper limit number of times. As a special effect, for example, while displaying the special background screen having story characteristics on the liquid crystal display 27 over the range up to the remaining upper limit game number, the corresponding music / sound effect is outputted from the speakers 31L, 31R. This allows the player to have a sense of superiority in completing the advantageous period. The special effects will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, according to whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, an example of controlling a predetermined effect including an additional effect and a special effect is shown in FIG. This will be described using the timing chart shown in FIG. FIG. 12 (a) shows an example when the upper limit is not yet decided which does not reach the upper limit game number even if the remaining AT game number is consumed, and FIG. 12 (b) shows the remaining until the remaining AT game number is consumed. An example is shown at the time of the upper limit reaching determination which reaches the upper limit game number. 12A and 12B respectively show, from the top, the rotation status of the reels 11L to 11R, the number of remaining AT games, the number of remaining upper limit games, the presence or absence of the additional lottery, the presence or absence of the additional effect, and the special It indicates the presence or absence of the execution of the effect.

  FIG. 12A shows the case where the additional drawing condition is established in the game A shown in the reel column. The remaining number of AT games when the game A is started is "431", and the remaining upper limit number of games is "497". In this case, when “50” is determined as the number of additional games by the additional lottery, the number of remaining AT games after the addition becomes “481”, and the upper limit reaching undecided time is not reached yet. An additional effect of notifying the number of additional games "50" is executed in S33 of S11.

  FIG. 12B shows the case where the additional drawing condition is satisfied in the game B shown in the reel column. The remaining number of AT games when the game B is started is "468", and the remaining upper limit number of games is "497". In this case, when “50” is determined as the number of additional games by the additional lottery, the number of remaining AT games after the addition becomes “518”, which is the upper limit reaching determination time at which the upper limit game number is reached. Execution of the additional effect is restricted by the determination of YES in S32 of 11 (see the additional effect column in FIG. 12B). When the upper limit is determined, since the special effect is set in S35 of FIG. 11, the special effect can be executed (see the special effect field in FIG. 12B).

  FIG. 13 is a view for explaining a display example when the background screen in the AT is switched from the normal effect to the special effect. FIG. 13A is a timing chart showing an example when the background screen in the AT is switched from the normal effect to the special effect. In FIG. 13A, from the upper row, among the types of gaming states, the number of games, among the effects executed in the liquid crystal display 27, the background, the number of remaining games, and the execution status of navigational effects are shown. Indicates the presence or absence of Further, FIG. 13A shows (b) as the timing during the N + 4 game, and shows (c) as the timing when the N + 5 game is started. FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c) show background examples in the AT corresponding to the timings (b) and (c) shown in FIG. 13 (a).

  During AT (ART) in the advantageous period, as shown in the background section of FIG. 13A, either one of the normal rendering and the special rendering is executed as the background in the AT. In the example of FIG. 13A, it is assumed that the number of AT games is added in the N + 4 game and it is determined that the AT continues until the upper limit number of the advantageous period. Therefore, in FIG. 13A, the background by the normal effect is displayed up to N + 4, and the background by the special effect is displayed after N + 5. FIG. 13 (b) shows an example of background display of normal effect, and FIG. 13 (c) shows an example of background display of special effect.

  In the background by the normal effect, as shown in FIG. 13B, for example, two characters are displayed at the center of the screen, and the number of remaining AT games as the number of remaining games in the upper left of the display area (the number of remaining AT games is 350) In the case of, LAST: 350 G) is displayed, the total number of games played in the AT (TOTAL: 1035 G) is displayed, and the net increase number in the AT (GET: 2205) is displayed in the upper right of the display area. The total number of games is the total number of games digested in the AT. On the other hand, the number of games digested in the advantageous period includes all the number of times the game in the advantageous period has been digested regardless of whether the state is AT, CZ, bonus or the like. Therefore, the total number of games and the number of games digested in the advantageous period do not necessarily match. In the normal effect, the remaining upper limit game number up to the upper limit number of the advantageous period is not displayed as the remaining game number.

  On the other hand, in the background due to the special effect, as shown in FIG. 13C, after the two characters, for example, are displayed in the center of the screen, the effect having a story property is started. Further, in the background by the special effect, the number of remaining games in the upper left of the display area is switched from the number of remaining AT games to the number of remaining upper limit games. If the remaining upper limit game number is, for example, 440, as shown in FIG. 13C, “To ending: 440G” is displayed. In addition, the net increase number is continuously displayed also in the background by special production. On the other hand, the total number of games is not displayed in the background by the special effect, but may be continuously displayed even after the special effect is started.

  Further, in the upper center of the display area, a message such as "Complete run confirmed! ~ Congratulations ~" is displayed to notify that AT continuous decision has been made up to the upper limit number of the advantage period. Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, the background of the band-like area which is the upper part of the display area and in which various information is displayed is displayed in a special mode (for example, a rainbow mode). The gradation in the drawing indicates that it is displayed in a special manner. As a result, it can be emphasized and informed that it is determined that the AT continues up to the upper limit number of the advantageous period, and the player's sense of superiority can be improved.

(About expectation feeling production)
Next, expectation feeling presentation will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining patterns of expected feeling effects and effects of the effects. FIG. 14 (a) shows a pattern of expectation feeling effects.

  The expected feeling effect is provided in three types of pattern A to pattern C. The pattern A and the pattern B are continuous effects, and the pattern C is a single game effect. In addition, the continuous effect is composed of a battle effect which is executed over a plurality of games and an effect which notifies the result of the battle effect. In the battle effect, an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character face each other is developed. The effect of notifying the confrontation result indicates whether or not the bonus is won by the outcome of the confrontation.

  Pattern A reports that battle effect is started in the first game (first game) and starts battle effect, and in the second game, executes effects in which the allied character attacks the enemy character, and 3 games An effect in which the enemy character executes an attack to attack the ally character and the fourth game shows an outcome of the battle according to whether or not the bonus attack is performed after the final attack of the battle effect is executed , A message such as "winning !!" or "defeat ..." is displayed.

  Pattern B informs that battle production is started in the first game and starts battle production, and performs production in which both the ally character and the enemy character attack each other in the second game, and the battle in the third game Perform a presentation (for example, display a message such as "winning !!" or "defiating ...") to notify the result of the confrontation according to whether or not the bonus is won after the presentation of the final attack of the presentation is executed It is an effect consisting of 3 games, which has been defined. The period (the period from the first game to the final attack of the battle effect in the final game) of executing the battle effect of the feeling of expectation by the pattern A and the pattern B is a period until notifying the result of the confrontation Therefore, it is also referred to as a pre-notification period.

  Pattern C is an effect that notifies the result of whether or not a bonus is won after starting an effect (for example, displaying a message such as "Sorry for you") indicating the possibility of having won a bonus in one game. It is set to execute (for example, display a message such as "Yeah! !!" or "Sorry ..."). A period during which an effect indicating the possibility of being bonus-selected among the expectation feeling effects by the pattern C is being executed is also a period before notification of the result, and therefore is also referred to as a period before notification. As described above, the patterns A to C are effects configured in one game in which the lengths of the pre-notification periods are set to be different.

  In addition, when a result indicating that a bonus is won is notified by expectation feeling effect by pattern A to pattern C, the confirmation screen is displayed from the next game which notifies the result regardless of any type of expectation feeling effect. indicate. The confirmation screen is a screen for notifying that the bonus has been won. As the confirmation screen, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), "Bonus confirmed!" And "Aim for 7! 777" (Note that "7" symbol constituting the RBB that has won. For example, when RBB 1 is won, The liquid crystal display 27 displays a message such as a red "7" symbol. The confirmation screen is displayed until the winning bonus is won.

  In the effect control process, when a winning class command capable of specifying “RBB” is identified or a winning class command capable of identifying “CH” capable of simultaneously winning with “RBB” is received. Then, with reference to the table for expectation feeling effect drawing shown in FIG. 14C, an expectation feeling effect drawing is performed to determine whether or not the expectation feeling effect is to be performed and which pattern is to be performed.

  In the expected feeling effect lottery table, the distribution ratio is determined depending on which type of the win type command is and whether the special effect set in S35 of FIG. 11 is being executed. 60%, 30%, 5%, 5% when receiving a win type command capable of specifying that any of bonuses 1 to 4 has been won and when special effect is not executed , “Pattern A”, “pattern B”, “pattern C”, “no effect (expected feeling non-execution)” is determined. For this reason, the average pre-notification period in the case of executing expected feeling effect is 3.51 games (= 4 games x 60% / (60% + 30% + 5%) + 3 games x 30% / 95% + 1 games x 5% / 95%). On the other hand, when a bonus type command capable of specifying that any of bonuses 1 to 4 has been won is received and special effects are being executed, "pattern C" is always determined at a rate of 100%. Be done. For this reason, the average pre-notification period in the case of executing the feeling of expectation effect is one game (= 1 game × 100% / 100%).

  In addition, at the time of receiving a win type command capable of specifying that only CH has won (one-piece winning) and not performing special effects, the ratio is 10%, 15%, or 75%. , “Pattern A”, “pattern B”, or “no effect” is determined. Therefore, the average pre-notification period in the case of executing the feeling of expectation effect is 3.4 games (= 4 games × 10% / (10% + 15%) + 3 games × 15% / 25%). On the other hand, when receiving a win type command capable of specifying that only CH has won (one-piece winning) and executing special effects, the ratio of 5% and 95% indicates “pattern C, "no effect" is determined. For this reason, the average pre-notification period in the case of executing the feeling of expectation effect is 1 game (= 1 game × 5% / 5%).

  As a result, the expectation feeling effect is executed at a higher rate when the bonus is won, than when the bonus is won and only the CH is won. As a result, when an expectation feeling effect is executed, the player can be made to have an expectation for bonus winning.

  Further, when expected feeling effect is performed when the special effect is being executed, the pre-notification period is determined to be the pattern C set shorter than any of the patterns A and B. The special effect is an effect to be executed in a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, as described in S35 of FIG. If a pre-notification period such as pattern A or pattern B is set to be long in a situation where a special effect is being executed, whether or not a bonus is won after the expectation effect is started. There is a risk that the player may have a negative impression that the game until the notification of the result is wasted. However, in the slot machine 1, as described above, the expected feeling effect during the special effect is determined to be the pattern C, and the average pre-notification period in the expected effect is shorter than when the special effect is not being executed. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the result of whether or not the bonus is won while preventing the player from impressing such a negative impression and lowering the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the special effect is not being performed, the rate at which the continuous effect is performed is high, but the pattern C can be performed only when the bonus is won. As a result, when an effect of expectation according to the pattern C is started when the special effect is not performed, the bonus winning can be notified definitely. For this reason, it is possible to add value to the pattern C when the special rendering is not performed, and to make the player have a premium impression on the expectation rendering by the pattern C.

  In the above-described embodiment, the average pre-notification period in the case where any of the patterns A to C is executed without considering "no effect" is exemplified as the pre-notification period in the feeling of expectation presentation. Not limited to this, the average pre-notification period may be a period calculated in consideration of “no effect”. For example, the average pre-notification period in the feeling of expectation effect is 3 when it is determined that the winning type command capable of specifying that any of the bonuses 1 to 4 has been won is received and the special effect is not executed While it is .35 games (= 4 games x 60% + 3 games x 30% + 1 games x 5% + 0 games x 5%), the average pre-notification period in expectation feeling effects when executing special effects is , 1 game (= 1 game × 100%). In addition, an average pre-notification period in expectation feeling presentation when a special effect is not being executed is received when a win type command capable of specifying that only CH is won (one sheet winning) is received, While it is 0.85 games (= 4 games x 10% + 3 games x 15% + 0 games x 75%), the average pre-notification period in expectation feeling effects when executing special effects is 0.05 It is a game (= 1 game × 5% + 0 game × 95%). As described above, even when the average pre-notification period in consideration of “no effect” is compared, the average pre-notification period in expected feeling effect is shorter during special effect execution than during special effect non-execution.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart for explaining an example when expectation feeling presentation is performed in the ART. In FIG. 15, from the upper row, the type of gaming state, the number of games, effects (background, various effects such as special effects and navigation effects) to be executed in the liquid crystal display 27 are shown, Indicates the situation regarding FIG. 15 (a) shows an example of the case where expectation feeling presentation is performed during special presentation, not during special presentation.

  While the number of games is up to N + 3, the background screen during AT is displayed by the normal effect, and the small role suggestion that suggests that the navi effect and the small part (especially CH) are elected according to the winning situation Is executed. FIG. 15A shows a situation in which the bonus 2 is won in the game with N + 3 games. The bonus 2 is a winning combination group including RBB1 + CH as described in FIG. For this reason, a small role suggestion has been implemented. This makes it possible to suggest to the player that the player may have won the bonus because he has won the CH. In addition, since it is determined in the reel stop processing that priority is given to re-playing a combination or a small combination prior to a bonus combination, etc., the winning RBB 1 is won in the N + 3 game of FIG. Suppose that you could not do it. Therefore, the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the RBB internal winning state.

  In addition, an expectation feeling lottery is performed triggered by the bonus 2 winning. In FIG. 15A, since bonus 2 is won and the special effect is not executed, either pattern A or pattern B can be determined at a higher rate than pattern C. Here, it is assumed that the expectation of the pattern A over four games is determined. The determined expected feeling effect is executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 14A from the next N + 4 game to the N + 7 game. As a result, it is possible to improve the expectation for the bonus winning over plural games.

  Also, in the N + 7 game, the confrontation result is informed. As a result of the confrontation here, since the RBB 1 is won, a message such as “winning !!” is displayed. As a result, it is informed that one of the bonuses has been won. Subsequently, in the N + 8 game, a confirmation screen is displayed (see FIG. 14B). As a result, the type of bonus that has been won and the symbol to be targeted are notified. As a result, it is possible to aim the player to win the winning symbol, and it is possible to easily make the RBB 1 win. When an RBB 1 is won, the game is controlled from the N + 9 game to a bonus, and is switched to the background in the bonus.

  FIG. 15 (b) shows an example when expectation feeling presentation is performed during the special presentation execution. While the number of games is up to M + 3, the background screen in the AT is displayed by the special effect, and the small role suggestion suggests that the navi effect or the small part (especially CH) is won according to the winning situation Is executed. FIG. 15B shows a situation in which the bonus 2 is won in the game of M + 3. By this, the small role suggestion is executed. Further, in the M + 3 game of FIG. 15 (b), the winning RBB 1 can not be won, and thereafter it is controlled to the RBB internal winning state.

  In addition, an expectation feeling lottery is performed triggered by the bonus 2 winning. In FIG. 15B, since bonus 2 is won and special effects are being executed, pattern A and pattern B are not determined and pattern C is determined to have a short period before notification. Ru. The determined feeling of expectation effect is executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 14A in the next M + 4 game, and the result is notified. As a result here, since RBB 1 has been won, a message such as “winning !!” is displayed. This prevents the player from impressing the negative impression as described above during the special effect execution and thereby reducing the interest of the game while at the same time determining whether or not the bonus is won Can be notified.

  Subsequently, in the M + 5 game, a confirmation screen is displayed (see FIG. 14B). As a result, the type of bonus that has been won and the symbol to be targeted are notified. As a result, it is possible to aim the player to win the winning symbol, and it is possible to easily make the RBB 1 win. When an RBB 1 is won, the game is controlled from the M + 6 game to a bonus, and is switched to the background in the bonus.

<Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>
In the expectation feeling effect lottery in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the special effect set in S35 of FIG. 11 is executed at the time of the upper limit reaching determination which reaches the upper limit game number remaining until the remaining AT game number is consumed. When it is determined, the expected feeling effect of the pattern C is determined as shown in FIG. 14C at a higher rate than when the special effect is not performed. The pattern C has a shorter pre-notification period than any of the patterns A and B as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the special effect is being performed, the average of the pre-notification period in the feeling of expectation effect is shorter than when the special effect is not being performed. For this reason, under the situation where the upper limit is reached and the special effect is being executed, it is a negative that the game from the start of the feeling of expectation effect is started until the notification of whether or not the bonus is won is wasted Can make it difficult to give such an impression and prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

  In addition, the feeling of expectation effect is an effect of notifying that it is possible to control a bonus which is advantageous for a player different from the advantage period or ART. Therefore, the degree of attention to the feeling of expectation can be improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  The sub CPU 71 in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment executes a special effect based on the additional game number command output from the main CPU 61 for each game, the remaining AT game number command, the remaining upper game number command and the like. That is, the special effect serving as a trigger for changing the average pre-notification period in the feeling of expectation effect is executed by the sub CPU 71 based on the command output from the main CPU 61 side. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load on the main CPU 61 side that controls the progress of the game.

  In the RBB internal winning state in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, the payout rate is less than one. Further, the RBB internal winning state is a state in which the ratio of being “off” in the part drawing is set to be higher than that in the case of “advancing RT”. However, since the average of the pre-notification period of the expectation feeling effect is shortened when the upper limit is reached, the result as to whether or not the bonus is won is notified earlier than when the upper limit is not yet decided. Therefore, even when the bonus is actually won during ART and controlled to the RBB internal winning state, at the time of the upper limit reaching determination, the bonus winning is made earlier from the RBB internal winning state than at the time of the upper limit reaching undecided It is possible to control the bonus. As a result, it is possible to minimize the number of games when the payout rate is less than one. In addition, the number of games in a state in which the proportion of "off" is high can be reduced as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to improve the degree of advantage at the time of the upper limit reaching determination, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the expectation feeling effect lottery in the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. , Determine the presence or absence and pattern of execution of the feeling of expectation presentation. Therefore, the processing of the expectation feeling effect drawing on the side of the sub CPU 71 can be simplified, and the processing load can be reduced.

  The slot machine 1 in the above embodiment executes, on the main CPU 61 side, setting processing and the like regarding the AT, as shown in S700 of FIG. 5 and FIG. 9 and the like. However, whether the main CPU 61 has reached the upper limit game number remaining by the time the AT number is consumed, as shown in S04 of FIG. 9 and the upper drawing lottery column of FIG. 12 during the AT. Regardless of the above, when the additional lottery condition is established, the additional lottery is uniformly performed. For example, even if the number of remaining AT games already exceeds the remaining upper limit game number, when the additional drawing condition is satisfied, the same as when the remaining AT game number does not exceed the remaining upper limit game number, the additional drawing I do. Further, as shown in S15 and S16 of FIG. 9, when the upper limit number of the advantageous period is reached, the AT and the advantageous period are ended. As a result, since there is no processing step or the like to determine whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, the processing load and storage capacity on the main CPU 61 side are increased. An upper limit can be provided to the AT and the advantageous period to prevent the prosperity from becoming too high.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 71 side controls predetermined effects including addition effects and special effects depending on whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number. . As a result, it is possible to execute the effects according to the AT and the game situation in the advantageous period, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 12 and the like, when the period controlled by the AT is actually extended, the additional effect is executed, and the period controlled by the AT by reaching the upper limit number of advantageous periods is actually When it is not extended, it regulates the additional production. As a result, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a situation where the upper limit number of times of the advantage period is reached and the AT is ended although the number of AT games notified by the additional effect is not digested.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 61 outputs an additional game number command, a remaining AT game number command, and a remaining upper game number command for each game. Further, the remaining AT game number specified from the remaining AT game number command includes the number of added games added in the game. As a result, the sub CPU 71 receiving the command determines whether or not the upper limit number of the advantageous period is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, including the current number of additional games. Since it is possible, it is possible to more accurately determine the presence or absence of the additional effect.

  In addition, during the bonus controlled by the bonus winning by the end of the AT, as described in S01 and S02 of FIG. 9, the remaining AT game number is not updated (consumed), while the remaining upper limit game number is not updated. Subtract update (consumption). As a result, even if the bonus is controlled by the end of the AT, the period substantially controlled by the AT by being controlled by the bonus is shortened, which brings a disadvantage to the player. Although it can prevent, since it is not substantially extended about the upper limit frequency | count of an advantageous period, it can prevent that euphoria is too high.

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It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claim, and it is intended that the meaning of a claim and equality and all the changes within the range are included. Below, the change to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the embodiment described above, an example is described in which the additional effect is restricted when it is determined YES in S32 of FIG. However, even if it is determined YES in S32 of FIG. 11, when the number of remaining AT games becomes the remaining upper limit game number or more due to the addition this time, the remaining upper limit game number is reached among the number You may make it perform the additional production | presentation which alert | reports the number of games until it carries out. As a result, it is possible to inform the player of the number of AT games within the upper limit number of the advantageous period.

  In addition, the addition effect in the above-described embodiment has been described as an example in which the addition game number specified from the addition game number command is the effect of notifying the number. However, the additional effect is not limited to this, and the number of games equal to or less than the number of additional games specified from the additional game number command may be notified. For example, when the number of added games specified from the added game number command is “100”, the sub CPU 71 does not execute the additional effect, “10 games GET!”, “20 games GET!”, “50 games GET”. It may be determined to be either “!” Or “100 games GET!”, And the additional effect may be controlled based on the determination result. As a result, it is possible for the player to feel a sense of expectation that the game may actually be added more than the number of games notified by the addition effect.

  When configured in this way, for example, even when the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, the sub CPU 71 has already notified the player by means of an additional effect etc. When the remaining AT game number is not equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, the additional effect may be made executable. The example will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. In FIGS. 16 and 17, parts different from FIGS. 11 and 12 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a variation of the during-AT effect control process. If it is determined in S31 that the current number of games to be added is a value larger than 0, an additional effect determining process is executed in S31a. In the additional effect determining process, it is determined whether or not the additional effect is to be performed, and when the additional effect is to be performed, the number of games to be notified is determined from the number of games equal to or less than the number of additional games. Even when it is determined that the additional effect is to be performed in the additional effect determining process, there may occur cases where the additional effect is performed or a case where the additional effect is not performed according to the determination result of S32a described later.

  In S31b, the number of games determined to be notified in S31a is added to the number of remaining AT games already notified, and the process proceeds to S32. The notified remaining AT game number is a value for specifying the game number notified to the player by the additional effect etc. among the remaining AT game numbers. The notified remaining AT game number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 75, and is decremented by one for each game in the AT. When the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, such as when the number of already notified remaining AT games reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), when the actual number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than a predetermined value, The number of games to be is notified as the number of additional games.

  In the liquid crystal display 27, the number of remaining AT games is displayed also in this modification. The number of remaining AT games in the liquid crystal display 27 is basically updated and displayed based on the value of the number of reported remaining AT games updated in the RAM 75. However, when the value of the already notified remaining AT game number is added and added, the value of the remaining AT game number in the liquid crystal display 27 is maintained until the additional effect corresponding to the added is actually executed. Then, after the addition effect is actually executed, the display is updated to the value of the number of remaining AT games in the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the display of only the number of remaining AT games on the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed first even though the additional effect is not executed.

  In S32, it is determined whether the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the number of remaining upper limit games. If it is not determined in S32 that the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, an additional effect is set to notify the number of games determined to be notified in S31a in S33a. Thereby, the additional effect according to the determination result of S31a is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the number of remaining AT games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, it is determined in S32a whether or not the number of remaining notified AT games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number. If it is not determined in S32a that the number of remaining notified AT games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, an additional effect is set in S33a according to the result of S31a. On the other hand, when it is determined in S32a that the number of notified AT remaining remaining games is equal to or more than the remaining upper limit game number, the process proceeds to S34. Thereby, even if it is determined to execute the additional effect in S31a, the additional effect is not performed.

  Next, a modification for controlling the additional effect will be described using a timing chart shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, although it is at the time of the upper limit attainment determination which will reach the upper limit remaining game number by the time the remaining AT game number is consumed, an example when the notified remaining AT game number has not reached the remaining upper limit game number yet Is shown. Note that, in FIG. 17, a column of the number of already notified AT games remaining is shown below the number of remaining AT games column.

  FIG. 17A shows the case where the additional drawing condition is satisfied in the game C shown in the reel column. When the game C is started, the number of remaining AT games is “468”, the number of notified AT games remaining is “438”, and the remaining upper limit number of games is “497”. In this case, when “50” is determined as the number of additional games by the additional lottery, the number of remaining AT games after the addition becomes “518”, and the upper limit arrival determination at which the upper limit game number has been reached is determined. However, even if it is determined in S31a as the number of games to be notified of the number of additional games, the number of remaining AT games can only reach "488", and as a result, it can not reach the upper limit game number. Absent. For this reason, it is determined as NO in S32a of FIG. FIG. 17A shows an example in which an additional effect to notify of the number of additional games “50” is being executed. Note that, as described above, the number of remaining AT games in the liquid crystal display 27 is updated and displayed based on the value of the number of remaining AT games that have been notified, after the addition effect of notifying "50" is executed.

  FIG. 17B shows the case where the additional lottery condition is established in the game D shown in the reel section. The number of remaining AT games when the game D is started is "468", the number of informed AT games remaining is "457", and the remaining upper limit game number is "497". In this case, when “50” is determined as the number of additional games by the additional lottery, the number of remaining AT games after the addition becomes “518”, and the upper limit arrival determination at which the upper limit game number has been reached is determined. Further, since the number of informing remaining AT games is “457”, the number of informing remaining AT games reaches the remaining upper limit number of games when “40” or more is determined as the number of informing games in S31 a. In FIG. 17B, it is assumed that "40" is determined as the number of games to be notified in S31a. Then, the additional effect determined in S32a of FIG. 16 is YES and the additional effect determined in S31a is not performed, and the special effect is performed in S35. In this manner, the sub CPU 71 may control a predetermined effect including an additional effect based on the number of remaining AT games and the number of remaining AT games in addition to the number of remaining AT games and the number of remaining upper limit games.

  In the above modification, when the number of notified remaining AT games is equal to or more than the upper limit game number due to the addition, the example of performing the special effect without executing the additional effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. After the additional effect is performed, the special effect may be performed. As a result, it is possible to easily notify the player that the upper limit of the advantageous period has been reached by the addition. In addition, when configured in this manner, the number of games notified by the additional effect is a value of "the upper limit game number remaining-the number of notified remaining game numbers before the additional amount is updated in S31 b". You may That is, the notified number of games may be the number of games which matches the remaining upper limit game number. For example, in the case where it is determined in S31a that the addition effect of "50" is determined to be performed in S31a when the number of notified AT remaining game is "100" and the remaining upper limit game number is "130", the determination result of S31a Regardless of it, 130-100 = 30 addition production may be executed. Further, the number of games to be notified by the additional effect may be determined from a value equal to or less than "the upper limit game number remaining"-"the number of remaining informed games before the additional amount is updated in S31b". That is, the number of notified games may be equal to or less than the remaining upper limit game number. Specifically, when it is determined as YES in S32a of FIG. 16, the number of games is determined from the value of "the upper limit game number remaining-the number of informed remaining game numbers before the additional amount is updated in S31 b" May be determined, and an additional effect of notifying the number of games may be performed.

  Further, in the modification described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, for example, as shown after completion of game C in FIG. . At the time of such upper limit reaching determination, the average pre-notification period of the feeling of expectation effect may be shorter than that at the time of upper limit reaching not being determined. In the above embodiment, when the special effect is being executed in FIG. 14C, the pattern C is set such that the pre-notification period is set shorter at a higher rate than when the special effect is not being executed. Although the example which performs an expectation feeling production lottery with reference to the defined table was described, for example, as shown in FIG. Even when the pattern C is determined at a high rate, the expectation feeling lottery is performed with reference to a table defined such that the average pre-notification period in expectation feeling production is shorter than the time when the upper limit is not yet determined. Good.

  When a table as shown in FIG. 18 (a) is stored in advance, and one of the bonuses 1 to 4 and one winning combination is won, it is at which time the upper limit is determined by referring to the table. The feeling of expectation presentation lottery may be performed according to the distribution ratio corresponding to the heel. Thereby, when expectation feeling production is performed at the time of upper limit reach determination, the period before notification is determined to pattern C set shorter than any of pattern A and B, and the average pre-notification period in expectation feeling production reaches the upper limit It will be shorter than the unconfirmed time. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of the result of whether or not the bonus is won while preventing the player from impressing a negative impression and lowering the interest of the game. Further, when the upper limit is not yet determined, the ratio of executing the patterns A and B is high, but the pattern C can be executed only when the bonus is won. As a result, when the expectation feeling effect by the pattern C is started when the upper limit has not been determined, the bonus winning can be notified definitely. For this reason, it is possible to add value to the pattern C when the upper limit is not yet determined, and to make the player have a premium impression in the expectation feeling production by the pattern C. In the following, an example of the case where the feeling of expectation is performed during the ART in such a modified example will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 19, as in FIG. 15, from the top, the type of gaming state, the number of games, effects to be executed in the liquid crystal display 27 (background, various effects such as special effects and navigation effects) are shown. It shows the situation regarding winning and winning of bonus. FIG. 19A shows an example of the case where expectation feeling effect is executed when the upper limit is not yet determined. In FIG. 19 (a), as in FIG. 15 (a), bonus 2 is won in a game with N + 3 games, and an expectation effect lottery is performed with the win as a trigger.

  In FIG. 19A, since the bonus 2 is won and the upper limit is not yet determined, the pattern A and the pattern B can be determined at a higher rate than the pattern C. Here, it is assumed that the expectation of the pattern A over four games is determined. The determined expected feeling effect is executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 14A from the next N + 4 game to the N + 7 game. As a result, it is possible to improve the expectation for the bonus winning over plural games. Also, in the N + 7 game, the confrontation result is informed. As a result, it is informed that one of the bonuses has been won. In addition, in the N + 8 game, a confirmation screen is displayed (see FIG. 14B). As a result, the type of bonus that has been won and the symbol to be targeted are notified. As a result, it is possible to aim the player to win the winning symbol, and it is possible to easily make the RBB 1 win. When an RBB 1 is won, the game is controlled from the N + 9 game to a bonus, and is switched to the background in the bonus.

  FIG. 19 (b) shows an example when expectation feeling effect is executed at the time of determination of upper limit arrival. In FIG. 19 (b), as in FIG. 15 (b), bonus 2 is won in a game with M + 3 games, and an expectation effect lottery is performed with the win.

  In FIG. 19B, since the bonus 2 is won and the upper limit is reached, the pattern A and the pattern B are not determined, and the pre-notification period is determined as the pattern C having a short period. The determined feeling of expectation effect is executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 14A in the next M + 4 game, and the result is notified. This prevents the player from impressing the negative impression as described above during the special effect execution and thereby reducing the interest of the game while at the same time determining whether or not the bonus is won Can be notified. Further, in the M + 5 game, a confirmation screen is displayed (see FIG. 14B). As a result, the type of bonus that has been won and the symbol to be targeted are notified. As a result, it is possible to aim the player to win the winning symbol, and it is possible to easily make the RBB 1 win. When an RBB 1 is won, the game is controlled from the M + 6 game to a bonus, and is switched to the background in the bonus.

  Even in the slot machine of the above-described modification, in the expectation feeling effect lottery, the expectation feeling effect of the pattern C is determined at a higher rate at the time of the upper limit reaching determination than at the upper limit reaching undecided. For this reason, at the time of the upper limit reaching determination, the average of the pre-notification period in the feeling of expectation presentation is shorter than at the time of the upper limit reaching not being determined. As a result, at the time of the upper limit reaching determination, regardless of the execution state of the special effect, it is a negative that the game from the start of the feeling of expectation production is started until it is informed whether the bonus is won or not is wasted Can make it difficult to give such an impression and prevent the decline in the interest of the game. The other effects are the same as those of the slot machine 1 described in the above embodiment.

  Further, in the slot machine of the modification, as described with reference to FIG. 16, after the upper limit has been determined, the special effect is executed when it is determined as YES in S32a. As described above, even if the special effect is performed after reaching the upper limit is determined, the expectation effect lottery may be performed based on the same table as the upper limit determined time until the special effect is performed. This can reduce the processing load.

  On the other hand, when the special effect is executed after reaching the upper limit is reached, the average pre-notification period of expectation feeling presentation is shorter than when the special effect is not yet executed after the reaching of the upper limit is decided Expectation sense lottery may be performed. In (b) of FIG. 18, the length before the average notification period of the expectation feeling production is “when upper limit arrival is not determined”> “upper limit arrival determined and special effect non-execution”> “upper limit arrival determined and during special effect execution An example of the table for expectation feeling effect lottery in which the distribution ratio is determined so as to have the relationship of “1” is shown. In FIG. 18B, not only the pattern C but also the pattern B can be selected at the time of “upper limit reaching determination and special effect non-execution”. However, the percentage determined for pattern B when “upper limit reached determination and special effect non-execution” is lower than the percentage determined for pattern B when “upper limit reached undecided”, and “upper limit reached At the time of determination and special effect non-execution ", the ratio determined as pattern C is higher than that of pattern B. For this reason, the length of the average pre-notification period of the feeling of expectation production has the relationship of "at the time of upper limit attainment finalized and special effect non-execution"> "at the time of upper limit attainment definite and special effect executing" Become. When configured in this manner, the average pre-notification period in expectation feeling rendering becomes shorter in a situation where the player is notified of the effect by executing the special effect when the upper limit is reached. Therefore, it is possible to indicate whether or not the benefit of the bonus winning can be given while preventing the negative effect of the game from being further lowered and preventing the decrease in interest of the game.

  In the modified embodiment described using the above embodiment and FIGS. 16 to 19 and the like, as shown in FIG. 14A as an example of the notification effect, a bonus is won after a predetermined effect such as a battle effect is executed in the pre-notification period. An example of an expectation feeling presentation informing the result of whether or not However, the notification effect is not limited thereto as long as it is information that notifies information related to the provision of a profit advantageous to the player, for example, an effect of notifying that a bonus is won, that is, an effect is started / generated. It may be a winning notification effect (a so-called one-shot notification effect) for notifying that a benefit such as a bonus winning is given by a bonus game. Also in the case of executing such a winning notification effect, the same problems as in the above embodiment and the modification occur. That is, under a situation such as during special effect execution or upper limit arrival determination, for example, a period from a bonus winning in a part drawing to a winning notification effect being executed (in the case of a winning notification effect, the corresponding period If the pre-notification period is long, there is a risk that the player may have a negative impression that the game has been wasted in such a period.

  Therefore, even when executing the informing notification effect, as in the above embodiment, for example, during the special effect execution, the average informing period before the informing notification effect is short at a higher rate than when the special effect is not performed. It may be controlled to become Specifically, a plurality of periods (for example, a winning game, a first game from winning, a second game from winning, a third game from winning, etc.) In the pre-informing period lottery determined from), when a special effect is being executed, it is determined to be a relatively short pre-informing period such as a winning game or a first game at a higher rate than when the special effect is not being executed. In the pre-informing period, the informing notification effect may be executed when the pre-informing period determined in the lottery is elapsed. Thus, when the special effect is being performed, the average pre-notification period until the winning notification effect is performed becomes shorter at a higher rate than when the special effect is not being performed. For this reason, under the condition that the upper limit is reached and the special effect is being executed, it is difficult to give a negative impression that the game from the bonus winning to the notification of the bonus winning is wasted in vain. It is possible to prevent the decline in interest of the game. In addition, since the informing notification effect is an effect notifying that it is possible to control the bonus advantageous to the player different from the advantageous period or the ART, the degree of attention to the informing notification effect can be improved, and Interest can be further improved.

  Further, even when executing the informing notification effect, as in the modification described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19 and the like, for example, when the upper limit is determined, the winning informing effect is performed at a higher rate than the upper limit undetermined. It may control so that average pre-notification period of may become short. Specifically, in the pre-notification period lottery, at the time of the upper limit attainment is determined at a higher rate than at the upper limit non-attainment time, it is determined to be a relatively short pre-informing period such as a winning game or one game later. Pre-Informing Period In the pre-informing period determined in the lottery, the informing presentation effect may be executed. As a result, when the upper limit is determined, the average pre-notification period until the winning notification effect is performed becomes shorter at a higher rate than when the upper limit is not yet determined. For this reason, in the situation where the upper limit has been determined, it is difficult to give a negative impression that the game from the bonus winning until the notification of the bonus winning is reported is wasted and the interest of the game is lowered. Can be prevented. In this case, similarly to the modification described with reference to FIG. 19 (b), even when the upper limit is determined, the winning notification is made during the special effect execution at a higher rate than when the special effect is not executed. You may control so that the average pre-informing period of production | presentation becomes short. As a result, in the situation where the special effect is further executed at the time of the upper limit reaching determination and the effect is notified to the player, the average informing period before the informing effect is performed becomes shorter. While making it difficult to make negative impressions even more difficult to prevent a decline in the interest of the game, it is possible to notify that the benefit of bonus winning has been given. On the other hand, even if the special effect is executed after the upper limit is determined, the winning notification effect drawing may be performed as in the upper limit determined until the special effect is performed. In this case, the processing load can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment and the modified embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19 and the like, the special effect is not being executed or the upper limit is being performed when the special effect is being executed or the upper limit is determined during the advantageous period as the advantageous possible period. The example in which the average pre-notification period of informing effect becomes shorter than the time when reaching is not determined has been described. Among them, for the relationship between the special effect non-execution or upper limit unconfirmed time in the advantageous period and the normal period, for example, the notification effect lottery (expected effect effect based on the same table for both) The average pre-notification period of the notification effect may be the same by executing the lottery, the winning notification effect lottery, etc.). As a result, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity and processing load of the table to be referred to in the notification effect lottery. On the other hand, when the special effect is not being executed during the advantageous period or when the upper limit is not yet determined, control may be performed so that the average before notification period of the notification effect becomes shorter than during the normal period. As a result, during the normal period, it can be seen that the benefit such as the bonus winning is given over a longer period than during the advantageous period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the said embodiment and modification, the example which performs the expectation feeling production lottery as an announcement production selection means, and the election information production lottery on the sub CPU71 side was demonstrated. However, the expectation feeling effect and the winning notification effect are both effects relating to the provision of a profit such as a bonus winning, and the timing at which the player gains a profit differs depending on the notification timing. Therefore, the expectation sensation effect lottery as the notification effect selection means and the win notification effect lottery may be determined on the main CPU 61 side. In this case, the main CPU 61 outputs, to the sub CPU 71, a command corresponding to the determination result of the feeling of expectation effect drawing and the winning notification effect drawing. The sub CPU 71 may execute an expectation feeling effect and a winning notification effect based on the command.

  Further, although the expectation feeling lottery as the notification effect selection means and the win notification effect lottery have described an example in which the pre-notification period is also determined by determining the type of expectation feeling effect, the present invention is not limited to this. And the pre-notification period may be determined separately. For example, a pre-notification period (4 games, 3 games, 1 game) is determined (hereinafter, also referred to as period determination), and a plurality of types of expectation effects corresponding to the determination result (for example, A1, A2 for pattern A , A3 are provided, and a plurality of other patterns are provided for other patterns, etc.) may be determined (hereinafter, also referred to as type determination), or after the type is determined The time period may be determined for the determined type of expectation feeling presentation. When configured in this manner, as in the above embodiment, either the period determination or the type determination may be performed by the sub CPU 71, and either of the period determination and the type determination may be performed by the main CPU 61. May be executed, and a command corresponding to the determination result may be output to the sub CPU 71. Furthermore, only the period determination may be executed on the main CPU 61 side, and a command capable of specifying the determination result may be output, and on the sub CPU 71 side, type determination may be performed based on the received command to execute notification effect. . Alternatively, only the type determination may be executed on the main CPU 61 side and a command capable of specifying the determination result may be output, and on the sub CPU 71 side, period determination may be performed based on the received command to execute notification effect . With this configuration, the control load can be shared by the main CPU 61 and the sub CPU 71.

  In the above embodiment and modification, referring to FIGS. 14 and 18, during the special effect execution (or when the upper limit is determined), before notification during the special effect non-execution (or when the upper limit is not determined). The notification effect is achieved by increasing the rate at which the informing effect (for example, pattern C) of a short period is determined, but not determining the informing effect (for example, patterns A and B) of a long period before informing. An example was described in which the average pre-notification period in is shortened. However, it is not limited to this as long as the average pre-notification period in the informing effect is shorter during the special effect execution (or at the upper limit arrival determination time) than during the special effect non-execution time (or the upper limit arrival progress determination time). For example, it is also determined during the special effect (or when the upper limit is determined) at a lower rate than the ratio determined during special effect non-execution (or when the upper limit is not determined) for a type of notification effect with a long pre-notification period. In addition, during special production non-execution (or at the time of upper limit attainment is not decided) the period before notification is not decided to the kind of announcement production whose kind is short, only during special production execution (or upper limit at the time of achievement decision) The pre-informing period may be determined to be a type of informing effect.

  In addition, also during the pre-notification period lottery where the pre-notification period from the bonus election to the execution of the informing notification effect is determined from a plurality of periods as described in the above modification, the special effect is being executed similarly (or ) Increases the proportion determined during a relatively short pre-notification period (for example, the winning game, the first game after winning), during a special effect non-execution (or when the upper limit is not yet determined), but is relatively long The average pre-notification period in the notification effect may be shortened by not determining the pre-notification period (for example, the second game after winning and the third game after winning). In addition, for a relatively long pre-informing period, it is also determined during the special effect (or at the upper limit determined) at a rate lower than the rate determined during the special effect non-execution (or at the upper limit undetermined) In addition, during special production non-execution (or when upper limit arrival is undecided), it is not decided to a relatively short pre-notification period, and relatively short notification only during special production execution (or upper limit arrival confirmation) It may be determined in the previous period.

  In the said embodiment and modification, expectation feeling production which performs battle production as continuous production among expectation feeling production was illustrated. However, the continuous effect is not limited to this as long as it notifies the result of whether or not a benefit such as bonus winning is given after the pre-notification period has elapsed, for example, a predetermined mission is achieved in the pre-notification period It may be a mission effect or the like in which the result of whether or not a profit is given depending on whether or not the mission is achieved is performed after the effect for asking whether or not to perform is performed.

  In addition, it is required that the player can quickly identify that the awarding of a certain benefit has been decided during the special effect (or when the upper limit is determined), as in the above embodiment and modifications. In place of the pattern C which is an effect configured in one game described in FIG. 14 (a) or the informing effect for effect, a bonus determination screen may be displayed suddenly.

  Further, in the above embodiment and modification, even after the expected feeling effect of any of the patterns A to C described in FIG. 14A, a bonus determination screen as shown in FIG. 14B is obtained. Although an example in which is displayed is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a bonus confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 14 (b) may not be displayed. "" Or the like may be displayed. That is, it is only necessary for the player to quickly specify that the awarding of a certain benefit has been decided during the special effect execution (or at the upper limit reaching determination time), not limited to the presence or absence of the bonus determination screen.

  In the above embodiment and modification, an example is described in which the average pre-notification period is shortened in a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The average pre-notification period may be shortened also in the expected arrival period immediately before reaching the remaining upper limit game number before consuming the AT game number. In other words, in the expected arrival period that is expected to reach the upper limit just before reaching the upper limit in the upper limit reached undecided state, a period in which the upper limit reaching before the expected arrival period is not yet expected The average pre-notification period may be made shorter than that. The expected arrival period and the unreachable period are both in the upper limit undetermined state.

  The expected arrival period can not reach the remaining upper limit game number with the current number of remaining AT games, but reaches the upper limit game number by adding the average number of additional games to be added while consuming the remaining AT game number It means the period when the possibility of doing is extremely high. On the other hand, the unreachable period refers to a period lower than the time when the possibility of reaching the upper limit game number remaining is the expected period. For example, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to the additional high probability zone in which the expected value of the number of additional games to be added in the additional lottery by being transferred is set to 100, the expected arrival period is, for example, It may be a period from when the number of AT games required until it reaches 100 is controlled to the additional high probability zone to when it is controlled to the upper limit reach determined state. On the other hand, even in the case of being controlled to the additional high probability zone, in the state where the number of AT games required to reach the upper limit attainment determination state is 101 or more, it is an unreachable period.

  In addition, in the gaming machine whose expected value of the number of additional games to be added in the additional lottery is 0.1 per game, the expected arrival period is, for example, the number of AT games required to reach the upper limit reaching determination state. It may be a period from when the game is less than or equal to the value calculated by the number of games × 0.1 to when the upper limit reach determination state is controlled. On the other hand, in the state where the number of AT games required to reach the upper limit reaching determination state is larger than the value calculated by the number of remaining AT games × 0.1, it is a non-attainment period. In the upper limit undecided state, even if it becomes an arrival expected period in which the average pre-notification period becomes short, the game is executed not only before that but also in the unreached period. Therefore, the average pre-notification period in the upper limit reached definite state is shorter than the average pre-notification period through the entire upper limit undetermined state including not only the expected arrival period but also the unreachable period. By this configuration, the average time of the pre-notification periods is shorter when the expected arrival period of the upper limit undetermined state is not reached compared to when the expected period of the upper limit undetermined state is not reached. For this reason, even in the upper limit reaching undecided state, in a situation where the reaching expected period is reached, the game from the start of the feeling of anticipation production to the notification of whether or not the bonus is won is wasted It is difficult to give the negative impression of being played, and it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, an exemplary sensation effect of notifying whether a bonus is won as a notification effect or a winning notification effect of notifying that a bonus is won is illustrated. However, the notification effect is not limited to the bonus winning, as long as the notification effect is an instruction to notify whether or not the provision of a profit advantageous to the player has been determined or that it has been determined. The informing effect may be, for example, an effect notifying that it has won or not or has been elected in the lottery whether or not to execute the setting suggestive effect suggesting the set value, or with an extremely low probability. It may be an effect or the like that indicates whether or not it is won in the lottery of whether to execute a premium effect that is executed only or not.

  In addition, in the gaming machine which controls in a special state (for example, ART) which is advantageous for the player by operating in the advantageous operation mode, the notification effect notifies, for example, the advantageous operation mode which becomes a control trigger to the special state. The effect to be performed (effect to notify that it is controlled to a special state) may be used. Specifically, after the end of the bonus, the initial RT is controlled, and in the initial RT (the degree of advantage is equal to the initial RT of the above embodiment), the game is determined when it is operated in the advantageous operation mode at the time of promotion replay winning. After control to the advantageous RT (the advantage is equivalent to the advantageous RT of the above embodiment) until the number of times is executed, the control is again performed to the initial RT, while the predetermined fall replay replay is won in the initial RT (at least the ones that win simultaneously with the normal replay) A game machine which controls to normal RT which is a state where it does not win a promotion replay when a fall fall replay is won according to an operation mode at the time will be described as an example. In such a gaming machine, in the initial RT during AT, when there is stock to be controlled in the advantageous RT, an operation mode for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified when winning the fall replay, and the fall replay winning is avoided if there is no stock. While not notifying the operation mode, when the promotion replay is won, the advantageous operation mode is notified by notification effect with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%). For this reason, while maintaining the initial RT, it is possible to control to the advantageous RT with a predetermined probability at the time of promotion replay winning and to control to the ART. On the other hand, even in the initial RT during AT, in the upper limit attainment determination state (or during special effect execution) in which the remaining AT game number has reached the remaining upper limit game number, the promotion replay is won more than the predetermined probability. The advantageous operation mode may be notified by notification effect with a high probability (for example, 100%). The period until the advantageous operation mode is notified by the notification effect during the initial RT corresponds to the average pre-notification period, but when configured as described above, in the upper limit reaching determination state (or during special effect execution) The average pre-notification period can be shorter than the upper limit undetermined state. As a result, when the upper limit attainment determination state (or during special effect execution) is performed, the average of the period from the initial RT to the advantageous RT and becoming ART becomes shorter than when the upper limit attainment state is undetermined. For this reason, in the situation where the upper limit is reached, it is difficult to give a negative impression that the game until being controlled by the advantageous RT is wasted and it is possible to prevent the decrease in interest of the game.

  The slot machine in the modification described above has described the example of executing the special effect at the timing when the execution condition (YES in S32a of FIG. 16) is satisfied without executing the special effect even in the upper limit reaching determined state. However, the special effect may not be executed at all even in the upper limit reaching determination state. That is, in the slot machine of the modification, the effect of clearly notifying the player of the upper limit attainment determined state may not be executed. Thus, it is possible to provide an enjoyment of predicting whether or not the upper limit attainment determination state has been reached from the length of the pre-notification period of the feeling of expectation production, so that the interest of the game can be improved. This effect is similarly exhibited in the period until the special effect is executed in the slot machine in the above-described modification.

  The slot machine 1 in the above embodiment and the above modification (hereinafter simply referred to as the above embodiment) is the upper limit reach game number command capable of specifying the remaining upper limit game number up to the upper limit number of advantageous periods as upper limit reach specifying information. An example in which the main CPU 61 outputs the remaining AT game number command capable of specifying the remaining AT game number to the sub CPU 71 has been described. However, the upper limit attainment specifying information is not limited to one configured by a plurality of commands, and for example, the remaining upper limit game number and the remaining AT game number may be configured by one command.

  In the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the advantageous state, and the advantageous period is illustrated as the controllable period in the advantageous state. However, the advantageous state and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled is not limited thereto. For example, the advantageous state is an RT (a state in which the advantageous probability is the same as the advantageous RT in the above embodiment) in which the winning probability of the replay player is improved over the normal state. A period during which a winning combination (for example, a role such as a promotion replay) serving as a trigger for control can be controlled to be a target of an internal lottery Period)).

  Further, although the advantageous state control period controlled to the advantageous state has been described as an example of a period in which the number of AT games determined in the AT lottery and the additional lottery is consumed, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be a period of time until it reaches a predetermined number of net increase number obtained by subtracting the medal used for setting the bet number from the paid out medals, and it may be a time period for the player such as AT game It may be a period of time until a predetermined number of advantageous games are played. Further, although the upper limit value of the advantageous state controllable period is the number of times played (1500 times), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be the number of medals paid out (5000). It may be (3000 pieces), or it may be the number of times of the game (1000 times) which is advantageous for the player such as AT game.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the main CPU 61 in the above embodiment executes the additional lottery process regardless of whether the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number. An example has been described. However, the main CPU 61 performs the addition lottery process in the normal mode in which the addition is won at a predetermined probability and the high probability mode in which the addition is elected at a probability higher than the predetermined probability In the case where the additional lottery is performed according to the controlled mode which can be controlled to any of the modes, the mode is set regardless of whether the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed. In addition to the control, the additional drawing may be performed according to the controlled mode. More specifically, with regard to the process of controlling the mode and the process of performing the additional drawing according to the mode, the number of AT games remaining when the number of remaining AT games is consumed does not reach the upper limit game count. The game may be executed in the same manner as in the situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the game player consumes. As a result, since there is no processing step or the like to determine whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, the processing load and storage capacity on the main CPU 61 side are increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the mode control without causing the mode control.

  On the other hand, in the case of displaying the background image according to the mode being controlled (for example, displaying the background image of daytime in the normal mode and displaying the background image of the evening in the high probability mode), control is performed as follows You may do it. For example, when it is not in a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, control is performed to switch the background image according to the mode being controlled, while the remaining AT game number is consumed. When it is a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached until then, the background image may not be changed depending on the mode change (for example, the background due to the special effect may be maintained).

  Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, at least between winning the bonus during AT and winning at the bonus. Regardless of the situation, the additional lottery process may not be executed. Thereby, the player can be made to pay attention to the winning of the bonus without increasing the processing load on the main CPU 61 side.

  In addition, the main CPU 61 is controlled to the bonus (“RBB” or the like in the above embodiment), which is determined to have the same probability (no setting difference) regardless of the setting value, regardless of the setting value. In this case, the additional lottery process may be executed even during the bonus regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed. On the other hand, the main CPU 61 consumes the remaining AT game number when it is controlled to the bonus which is determined to the probability (the setting difference is different) depending on the setting value and the selection probability in the internal lottery The addition lottery process may not be executed during the bonus regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached by the time the game is over.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 16, the sub CPU 71 in the above embodiment performs an additional effect depending on whether the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number. The example which controls whether it implements or performs special presentation was demonstrated. However, the sub CPU 71 only needs to control the predetermined effect depending on whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number, and the remaining AT game number Depending on whether the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consumption, the execution ratio of a predetermined effect (including an additional effect) may be made different. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing a set value suggestive effect that suggests the set value to the player, the sub CPU 71 is not in a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number. The setting value suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate in a situation where the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed rather than the time. As a result, the set value suggestive effect is easily executed when the remaining upper limit game number is reached before the remaining AT game number is consumed, so the internally added number of additional games is deleted. It can be complemented by Further, the sub CPU 71 may control predetermined effects regardless of whether or not the remaining upper limit game number is reached before consuming the remaining AT game number.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the main CPU 61 outputs the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command when one game is over. However, the additional game number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the remaining upper limit game number command are not limited to those as long as they are output at a predetermined timing in one game, and for example, the start switch 19 is operated to It may be output at the timing when the rotation is started.

  Although the variable display part 13 demonstrates the example provided with three left variable display row 10L-the right variable display row 10R in the said embodiment, not only this but even if it is a game machine provided with one variable display row, The gaming machine may have four or more variable display rows. In addition, although the variable display unit 13 is an example configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

  1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (4)

A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
Advantageously controllable period control means for controlling to a predetermined advantageous controllable period from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the termination condition;
An advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player during the advantageous controllable period;
An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period controlled to the advantageous state, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state;
Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when the determined advantageous state control period ends or when the advantageous control available period reaches an upper limit value;
When the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the determined advantageous state control period, it is possible to specify that the upper limit attainment determination state is determined. A special effect execution means that can be executed;
It is a notification effect for notifying whether or not the provision of a profit advantageous to the player has been determined, and the period before the notification from the start of the notification effect to the notification of whether or not the profit is provided is different. Notification effect selection means for selecting a notification effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of notification effects;
And an informing effect execution means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means;
As the notification effect selected by the notification effect selection means during the advantageous control possible period,
When the special effect is not executed, it is possible to select a specific notification effect in which the period before notification is the maximum period in the plurality of types of notification effects,
A gaming machine in which the specific notification effect can not be selected when the special effect is being executed. A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
Advantageously controllable period control means for controlling to a predetermined advantageous controllable period from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the termination condition;
An advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player during the advantageous controllable period;
An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period controlled to the advantageous state, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state;
Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when the determined advantageous state control period ends or when the advantageous control available period reaches an upper limit value;
It is a notification effect for notifying whether or not the provision of a profit advantageous to the player has been determined, and the period before the notification from the start of the notification effect to the notification of whether or not the profit is provided is different. Notification effect selection means for selecting a notification effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of notification effects;
And an informing effect execution means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means;
As the notification effect selected by the notification effect selection means during the advantageous control possible period,
When it is not the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the determined advantageous state control period, the pre-notification period in the plurality of types of informing effects is largest. Although you can select a specific notification effect that will be a period,
The gaming machine which can not select the specific notification effect when it is determined that the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is reached based on the determined advantageous state control period. A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
Advantageously controllable period control means for controlling to a predetermined advantageous controllable period from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the termination condition;
An advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player during the advantageous controllable period;
An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period controlled to the advantageous state, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state;
Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when the determined advantageous state control period ends or when the advantageous control available period reaches an upper limit value;
When the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the determined advantageous state control period, it is possible to specify that the upper limit attainment determination state is determined. A special effect execution means that can be executed;
Among the plurality of types of notification effects, which are notification effects for notifying that the award of a benefit advantageous to the player is determined, and in which the period before the notification until the notification of the decision is given after the award of the benefit is determined. Notification effect selection means for selecting a notification effect to be executed from the
And an informing effect execution means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means;
As the notification effect selected by the notification effect selection means during the advantageous control possible period,
When the special effect is not executed, it is possible to select a specific notification effect in which the period before notification is the maximum period in the plurality of types of notification effects,
A gaming machine in which the specific notification effect can not be selected when the special effect is being executed. A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
Advantageously controllable period control means for controlling to a predetermined advantageous controllable period from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the termination condition;
An advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player during the advantageous controllable period;
An advantageous state control period determining means for determining an advantageous state control period which is a period controlled to the advantageous state, and adding the advantageous state control period when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state;
Termination control means for terminating the advantageous state when the determined advantageous state control period ends or when the advantageous control available period reaches an upper limit value;
Among the plurality of types of notification effects, which are notification effects for notifying that the award of a benefit advantageous to the player is determined, and in which the period before the notification until the notification of the decision is given after the award of the benefit is determined. Notification effect selection means for selecting a notification effect to be executed from the
And an informing effect execution means for executing the informing effect selected by the informing effect selecting means;
As the notification effect selected by the notification effect selection means during the advantageous control possible period,
When it is not the upper limit attainment determination state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is determined based on the determined advantageous state control period, the pre-notification period in the plurality of types of informing effects is largest. Although you can select a specific notification effect that will be a period,
The gaming machine which can not select the specific notification effect when it is determined that the upper limit value of the advantageous control possible period is reached based on the determined advantageous state control period.